coronavirus transmission appears to be higher in poorly ventilated indoor spaces and wearing face coverings in small shops or enclosed shopping centres could help reduce the spread.
Advice on the gov.uk website states: "The best available scientific evidence is that, when used correctly, wearing a face covering may reduce the spread of coronavirus droplets in certain circumstances, helping to protect others."However, social distancing and good hand hygiene are also key in preventing the disease from spreading.Wearing a face mask or a face covering is advised in order to protect others from catching the disease, rather than the wearer."Face coverings are largely intended to protect others, not the wearer, against the spread of infection.
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