Face visors may protect wearer but not other people against Covid-19

Public health experts not convinced of plastic shields’ benefits for general users

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Face visors and shields could protect workers who have close contact with others against infection from Covid-19, but may not prevent the wearer spreading the virus, experts have said.

Linda Bauld, professor of public health at the University of Edinburgh, said research was needed into the alternative forms of face protection before they could be recommended for general use.

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