Coronavirus: Face masks could increase risk of infection, medical chief warns – Independent

Members of the public could be putting themselves more at risk from contracting coronavirus by wearing face masks, one of England’s most senior doctors has warned. Jenny Harries, deputy chief medical officer, said the masks could “actually trap the virus” and cause the person wearing it to breathe it in. “For the average member of the public walking … Continue reading Coronavirus: Face masks could increase risk of infection, medical chief warns – Independent