Good Morning Britain's resident doctor has revealed whether wearing a mask is really necessary when venturing out of the house during the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr Hilary Jones settled the debate on whether we need to wear masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus, or if we should just continue to wash out hands for 20 seconds regularly.
He told viewers on today's show: "My personal view is that you don't need to wear a mask if you're out in public socially distancing 2 metres from everyone else." Jones continued saying sometimes one is necessary, saying: "But if you've got symptoms or you're self isolating at home, wear a mask." Dr Hilary Jones has been on hand to answer any viewers queries and questions of concern amid the worrying