The UK government is "looking at" whether the public should wear gloves to slow the spread of coronavirus, a health minister said today.
Lord Bethell said while gloves are not currently in guidance or the law, "they remain an area that we're looking at." He did not elaborate further.
The comment came as it became mandatory today to wear a face mask in shops, takeaways, supermarkets and stations in England.
Shopping centres, banks, sandwich shops and post offices are also covered by the law, which comes with the risk of a £100 fine.