NHS hospitals reintroduce face mask requirement as soaring flu cases see critical incidents declared

Multiple NHS hospitals have reintroduced a requirement to wear face masks in clinical areas as they declared critical ...
The Guardian

Health experts criticise NHS chief’s remarks that people with flu symptoms ‘must wear face masks’

Exclusive: Experts warn mixed messaging from Daniel Elkeles causes confusion and could undermine public faith in official guidance Should people wear a mask in public if they feel unwell with flu? An ...
Teesside Gazette

Professor identifies flu strain behind UK surge as NHS chief advises masks

A professor has attributed the recent massive surge in flu cases in the UK to a 'new variant' of the virus. Downing Street found itself compelled to issue a statement on mask-wearing in public ...
Daily Mail

Extra-mutated 'superflu' sweeps Britain: NHS declares early flu crisis and warns of 'worst winter ever' as experts suggest wearing masks

The NHS faces a 'historic crisis' this winter amid looming strikes and record numbers of people in hospital with flu - with experts now urging Britons to wear face masks. A troublesome mutant strain ...
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Sharp rise in flu cases sees visiting restrictions and face masks across NHS Forth Valley

Health leaders at NHS Forth Valley are urging members of the public to take precautions when visiting the area’s hospitals, care homes and healthcare settings – and are asking anyone who feels unwell ...