Face-mask wearers do not stop washing their hands, study suggests

Scientists say people unlikely to reduce one Covid-19 measure when adopting another

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Wearing face coverings does not appear to lead people to abandon hand hygiene, researchers say, suggesting people may not trade off the benefits of one public health measure against another.

Face coverings are now mandatory in many parts of the world, and in England must be worn not only on public transport but also in many shops.