Doctors in Northern Ireland have expressed concern at the increasing number of patients and hospital visitors who are not wearing masks.
The British Medical Association in Northern Ireland has said there were also more people refusing to take Covid-19 tests before coming for hospital appointments or when attending emergency departments.
Dr David Farren, deputy chair of BMA Northern Ireland's consultants committee, said staff were facing aggressive behaviour when they challenged non-compliance. "We are seeing an increasing number of patients who are refusing to wear face coverings, which remain a requirement in government-owned buildings, and are refusing to have a Covid test when attending hospital for assessment or admission," he said. "Th