NHS mask advice for severe flu season explained
As the UK faces a severe flu season, NHS leaders advise symptomatic people to wear masks. We examine the evidence on mask effectiveness against the H3N2 strain.
As the UK faces a severe flu season, NHS leaders advise symptomatic people to wear masks. We examine the evidence on mask effectiveness against the H3N2 strain.
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