Second coronavirus wave could ‘devastate’ NHS and public must wear face masks to stop spread
FACE masks must be worn to stop the spread of Covid-19 or the UK risks a second wave that could “devastate” the NHS, top docs have warned.
Face coverings are already compulsory on public transport in England, and from July 24 it will be mandatory to wear them in shops and supermarkets. Dr Alison Pittard, head of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine, warned the NHS could be "overwhelmed" by a second wave during seasonal flu and said if people do not wear face coverings the virus could spread to levels seen earlier this year, the Guardian reported.It isn't over. We still have Covid patients in intensive care"But it isn't over. We still have Covid patients in intensive care.
Speaking to the Sunday Telegraph yesterday he said authorities were getting better at identifying and isolating local outbreaks, although it was important that the power to order national action was held in reserve."But it is like a nuclear deterrent, I certainly don't want to use it. And nor do I think we will be in that position again”.
The borough followed Blackburn with Darwen and Pendle, in Lancashire, in urging residents to follow extra precautions such as wearing face coverings in shops and limiting home visitors to two people.
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