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Should people wear a mask in public if they feel unwell with flu?

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 10 December 2025

NHS and No 10 advice differs on wearing masks if you have flu symptoms. What is best practice for prevention and protection?

An NHS leader has said people who are unwell with flu “must wear” a mask in public. A UK government official has said if you need to go out while sick, you should only “consider” wearing a mask.

So what is the official advice, how serious is the threat posed by flu, and what should you do if have symptoms?

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Should people wear a mask in public if they feel unwell with flu?

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 10 December 2025

NHS and No 10 advice differs on wearing masks if you have flu symptoms. What is best practice for prevention and protection?

An NHS leader has said people who are unwell with flu “must wear” a mask in public. A UK government official has said if you need to go out while sick, you should only “consider” wearing a mask.

So what is the official advice, how serious is the threat posed by flu, and what should you do if have symptoms?

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Should people wear a mask in public if they feel unwell with flu?

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 10 December 2025

NHS and No 10 advice differs on wearing masks if you have flu symptoms. What is best practice for prevention and protection?

An NHS leader has said people who are unwell with flu “must wear” a mask in public. A UK government official has said if you need to go out while sick, you should only “consider” wearing a mask.

So what is the official advice, how serious is the threat posed by flu, and what should you do if have symptoms?