Face Coverings

Face Coverings

COVID-19 spreads through the air by droplets and aerosols that are exhaled from the nose and mouth of an infected person. The Government  recommends that people wear face coverings in crowded areas such as public transport.

You should continue to wear a face covering and stick to social distancing in health and care settings. Public Health England’s infection prevention control guidelines and hospital visiting guidance remain in place for all staff and visitors.

That means NHS visitor guidance will stay in place across all health services including hospitals, GP practices, dental practices, optometrists and pharmacies to ensure patients and staff are protected.

Staff, patients and visitors will also be expected to continue to follow social distancing rules when visiting any care setting as well as using face coverings, mask and other personal protection equipment.