More and more people are wearing face masks when they’re out in public, to prevent catching coronavirus. According to government guidance published last week, Brits should wear face masks whenever they’re in situations where it’s not practical to stay two metres away from other people.
But for some people, that won’t be possible. The official guidelines say: "If you can, wear a face covering in an enclosed space where social distancing isn’t possible and where you will come into contact with people you do not normally meet. "This is most relevant for short periods indoors in crowded areas, for example, on public transport or in some shops." But, the instructions say: "Face coverings should not be used by children under the age of 2 or