Masks

New Covid variant Arcturus has been found in the UK

Arcturus: New Covid variant found in UK Charlotte Hawes

Spain, France and Turkey travel update by Foreign Office Beth Franklin

Who's behind the masks?

The Masked Singer 2023: Bookies predict who is behind the masks Beth Franklin

From left: Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross

How to watch the new series of ITV’s The Masked Singer Benjamin Jackson

Marks are returning to schools in England.

Masks returning to schools in England as Omicron continues to spread By PA Reporters

A shopper wears a protective mask as she walks down an aisle in a supermarket (Getty Images)

Government clarifies rules around face masks after confusion over singing in sup... Group Reporter

Tesco has said that it's current Covid-19 safety measures will remain in place even after 'Freedom Day'. Image by PA.

What you need to know about shopping at Tesco after 'Freedom Day'

These are the safest kinds of face coverings to wear - according to new research Alex Nelson

The effectiveness of face masks lessens when they get wet, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other health experts have warned (Photo: Shutterstock)

Face masks become less effective in the rain - here’s what experts are saying Helen Johnson

Many people who don’t like face masks have opted for plastic face shields or masks with valves, making it easier to breathe (Photo: Shutterstock)

Masks with valves and plastic face shields less effective at reducing spread of ... Helen Johnson

The government has made a U-turn on its decision regarding the wearing of face masks in secondary schools in England (Photo: Shutterstock)

The government has U-turned on face mask rules in English schools - here’s the l... Helen Johnson

The Canary Islands have seen a spike in cases in recent weeks (Photo: Shutterstock)

Indoor nightlife and outdoor smoking are to be banned in the Canary Islands - th... Sarah Wilson

Do children have to wear face masks on flights? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the rules around children wearing face masks on planes - from Easyjet,... Helen Johnson

Boris Johnson announced on 12 July that face masks will become mandatory to wear in shops in England, from Friday 24 July (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how much you could be fined for not wearing a face mask in shops Helen Johnson

Airline Jet2 is getting ready to restart its summer trips, with flights due to begin from 15 July.

But there will be certain rules in place that travellers will need to follow, in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19 (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the new rules Jet2 passengers will now have to follow Helen Johnson

It's important to follow safety and hygiene practices when meeting with people outside your household (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's how to keep safe when meeting in a group under new lockdown rules

Beaverbrooks has revealed plans to open its stores from June 15.

Jeweller reveals what shopping will look like as lockdown eased Debra Fox

Are you thinking about making your own face masks? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how to make your own face masks - and where you can buy them Rhona Shennan

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, you may now be wearing a face mask when leaving the house for your daily walk or when visiting the supermarket (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how you should and shouldn’t wear a face mask - according to experts Helen Johnson

Here's what experts say about whether scarves are a suitable alternative to face... Sarah Wilson