U.S. Centers for Disease Control data posted today shows the Omicron variant is now by far the most dominant strain of Covid in the nation. It took less than three weeks.
How effective are face coverings at reducing the spread of Covid-19? - including new variant
01.12.2021 - 14:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
With the rise of the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 spreading out of South Africa, face masks have now become mandatory once again.
The government introduced the new rules which have reinstated face masks in England across a number of different settings, including shops and public transports.
Despite the new rules, how effective are face covering at reducing the spread of coronavirus?
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Research generally suggests that face coverings offer more protection to others around the wearer
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