Dr Cannon did say mask-wearing wouldn’t be necessary all of the time, especially in classrooms and shops, but she did say they’d be useful when:
- Visiting hospitals
- Visiting GP clinics
- On public transport.
“I think there will be many people who continue to wear face masks, myself included, even after July 19 if the mandate is lifted,” Dr Cannon said.
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Referring to the common cold that typically circulates in autumn and winter, face masks are considered an “easy win”.
“If you can do something simple to prevent [a cold or flu], why wouldn’t you?” she queried.
Source: Daily Express
