The expert view on face masks - Alone Together podcast

By Morven McIntyre
Published 13th Aug 2020, 11:46 BST
Updated 13th Aug 2020, 11:47 BST
This week we take an in-depth look at face masks on Alone Together (photo: Shutterstock)This week we take an in-depth look at face masks on Alone Together (photo: Shutterstock)
This week we take an in-depth look at face masks on Alone Together (photo: Shutterstock)

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Face coverings are now mandatory in many indoor settings across the UK.

In this episode of Alone Together, the podcast looks at the importance of wearing a face mask and attitudes towards them.

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Dr Simon Kolsoe, senior lecturer at the University of Portsmouth and a healthcare academic, tells us more about the science behind face coverings: “The scientific evidence of wearing a face mask is uncontroversial. There is plenty of evidence from other studies that wearing a face mask does prevent infection and is helpful when prevention control is an issue.”

Listen to the episode in full: