HOSPITAL staff and patients will now have to wear surgical masks at all times, Matt Hancock has announced.
The Health Secretary today revealed everyone working in a hospital must wear the masks to help stop the spread of the virus.
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press briefing, Mr Hancock also announced the Government was issuing new guidance for those working in clinical settings.
He said: As the NHS reopens it is critically important to stop the spread.
“All hospital visitors and outpatients will need to wear face coverings.
“One of the things we have learnt is those in hospital are more likely to catch coronavirus whether they work in a clinical setting or not.
“All hospital staff will be required to wear type 1 or 2 surgical masks.
“It will cover all staff working in hospitals, apply at all times, not just when doing lifesaving work on the frontline
“This will apply in all areas except designated covid secure workplaces.”
