NHS will be priority in decision on face masks for public, says minister

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Decision on whether public should be advised to wear masks will ‘bear in mind’ need to prioritise frontline staff

The government will bear in mind the need to prioritise face masks for the NHS frontline, a minister has said, as scientists are meeting on Tuesday to discuss whether the general public should be advised to wear them to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

 

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And home carers!

I’m sure even dopey Guardian readers are capable of making themselves a mask 😷

Not when they are practicing dance moves

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