Dr Hilary warns refusing to wear a mask is ‘selfish’ – amid fears of second coronavirus wave
REFUSING to wear a face mask to help prevent a second wave of coronavirus is "selfish", says Dr Hilary Jones.for the latest news & updatesHis comments were in response to a viewer's tweet, which said: "I will not wear a mask. Sorry I don't feel that it's necessary, cos as long as I wash my hands, I don't cough or splatter over anyone, I keep my distance, that's easy enough for me to do.
"So you could say that she is being selfish. She might feel well, and if everybody felt like that and nobody wore masks then probably the transmission rate would increase."It came after a GMB poll revealed just over 30 per cent of people admitted they did not think face masks should be compulsory in shops.and hinted that they could become mandatory in shops.
"They'll impair the economy, make the NHS under strain again, and I think we either all do it or none at all."Meanwhile, face masks rules have continued to cause confusion for people in England over the weekend.on Friday. "I think that it is basic good manners, courtesy and consideration, to wear a face mask if you are, for example, in a shop. I trust people's good sense."
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