29 h. ago PM says no new mask guidance is needed as he urges people to use their 'common sense'

It comes after the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) wrote in a blog last week that 'masks continue to be a useful tool in limiting the spread of respiratory viruses in some situations'.

Politics

38 h. ago Is it time to mask up? As mutant flu outbreak threatens to cripple the NHS, leading experts give their verdict

As cases of the super flu sweep across Britain and hospitals declare critical incidents, experts declare that more people need to wear masks

Science

43 h. ago Flu cases in NHS hospitals jump 55% in one week, figures show

The NHS is under strain as it tackles high flu cases, with some hospitals asking people to wear face masks.

Science

63 h. ago British public urged to wear face masks again in UKHSA's flu H3N2 strain update

People are being encouraged to consider wearing a face mask as NHS battles "unprecedented flu wave"

Politics

66 h. ago Professor identifies flu strain behind UK surge as NHS chief advises masks

An expert has identified the specific strain of A/H3N2 flu responsible for the current UK surge, with NHS leaders advising people to wear masks and practice good hygiene

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3 d. ago Kemi Badenoch urges 'common sense' after No 10 backs calls for people to wear face masks in public amid 'tidal wave' of superflu cases

Calls for the return of face masks caused a political row today after an NHS leader said Britons experiencing flu or cold symptoms should wear one in public places.

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3 d. ago England flu hotspots mapped: See areas worst hit by 'mutant strain'

Flu cases are surging across England with people being urged to go back to wearing face masks if have symptoms – and below a map highlights the worst affected hospitals in the country

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3 d. ago Brits urged to consider wearing face masks after horror superflu outbreak hits UK

The boss of NHS Providers, Daniel Elkeles, says people should wear a face mask if they start getting the ‘sniffles’ or other fly symptoms - as the Government backs the move

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3 d. ago Downing Street gives update on masks and school closures in flu outbreak

A number of schools have closed, an NHS leader says people should wear masks and the UKHSA is urging everyone to get jabbed

Science

3 d. ago NHS boss tells public to 'wear a mask' amid urgent UK warning

Health chiefs have told people to wear a mask in public as a 'very nasty' strain of flu circulates

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4 d. ago Mutant 'superflu' outbreak: Schools shut down, London hospitalisations triple and people are told to wear masks as 100 cruise passengers are struck down with norovirus

Headteachers across the UK have warned escalating sickness rates are causing alarm with some even reducing singing in assemblies to cut the spread of illness.

Science

6 d. ago Should face masks be reintroduced to combat winter viruses? Take our poll and have your say

The UK Health Security Agency is encouraging people to consider wearing face masks, among other precautions, as a number of winter viruses are spreading

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7 d. ago I'm a virus hunter... H3N2 is unlike any strain of flu I've ever seen, here's why it's causing havoc across the globe

Mandatory mask rules have been established in certain hospitals in England. Globally, people in Japan and parts of the US and Spain have already been urged to mask up.

Science

9 d. ago Everything you need to know as UKHSA tells Brits to wear masks again

People are being urged to wear masks and to take other actions to combat the spread of flu and Covid

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1 week ago Celeb Big Brother star and 'Gypsy King' planning 'mad' Christmas stunt 'for the people'

EXCLUSIVE: The popular traveller, 66, who won Celebrity Big Brother, plans to jump into the ice-cold waters three times to 'put a smile' on people's faces over the festive period

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3 w. ago Bizarre skincare trend 'menstrual masking' sees people putting period blood on their face... but is it GOOD for you?

In the latest skincare trend circling on social media, women can be seen applying their menstrual blood as a face mask to achieve-what they describe as-an unmatchable glow.

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3 w. ago What is menstrual masking? The potentially risky new beauty trend

Menstrual masking is the practice of applying menstrual blood to the skin, usually the face, as a form of DIY skincare

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