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Coronavirus: Doctor explains pros and cons of wearing a face mask to protect you
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With coronavirus cases in the UK now at almost 50,000, fears about the spread of the virus are now widespread. Many worried Brits have resorted to wearing face masks in the hopes of reducing their risk of catching the virus.
But does wearing a face mask actually help to protect you? With varying advice around the world, it can be difficult to know whether or not to wear one.
In the UK, Public Health England currently states that face masks are not an effective way to protect against the virus. However, several other countries, including Slovenia and Austria, have demanded that citizens wear face masks.
To help clear up the confusion, Dr Ben Killingley, an Infectious Disease Physician at the Whittington Hospital has explained the pros and
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