People will need face masks if 2-metre rule relaxed, says Sage
by Ian Sample, Hannah Devlin and Sarah Boseley from Science | The Guardian on (#54JZW)
Warning from UK government advisers reflects concerns over plans to reopen pubs and cafes
Scientists have warned ministers that people will need to wear facecoverings and minimise their time together if they sit closer than 2 metres apart, according to the latest tranche of documents released by the UK government's committee of experts.
The advice from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) reflects the enormous challenge of reopening pubs, cafes and restaurants any time soon, despite mounting pressure on the government from some Tory MPs to relax physical distancing rules in England.
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