The Arcturus strain of Covid is rapidly spreading in the UK and a University of Leeds professor has urged people to wear masks because of it
An expert has urged people to wear masks on public transport as a new Covid-19 variant is spreading across the country.
Now, Professor Griffin from the University of Leeds told the Daily Mail that people should wear high quality or N-95 masks when on public transport or in "poorly ventilated indoor spaces".He said: "This may seem like a throwback to last year, but the reality is the virus continues to do harm and those least able to cope continue to suffer."
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