Coronavirus: UK 'not considering' compulsory face masks in workplaces

Coronavirus: UK 'not considering' compulsory face masks in workplaces The UK government is not considering making the wearing of face masks compulsory in offices and workplaces, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said.

It comes as France ruled that coverings must be worn in most workplaces following a surge in coronavirus cases. BBC News

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