Face masks leave Britain's deaf community struggling to communicate

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LONDON: The introduction of mandatory face masks in most enclosed spaces across Britain was designed to protect people during the pandemic but has ...

Shoppers wearing a protective face masks carry flowers after a visit to Columbia Road flower market in east London. LONDON: The introduction of mandatory face masks in most enclosed spaces across Britain was designed to protect people during the pandemic but has made life very difficult for the deaf community.

"Personally I'm frightened to go to the shop and to mix where people are wearing masks," she told Reuters in sign language, translated into English by an interpreter.

 

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