Coronavirus: People should start wearing face masks now - and not just on public transport, doctors say

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'We're expecting to see more people on public transport and that's where face coverings can provide some additional assistance.' grantshapps tells Sky News why face coverings are only now being made mandatory on public transport. Read more: Breakfast

Dr Nagpaul has also called for the government to provide a supply of face coverings to the public, and offer advice on how they can be used correctly.At present, passengers do not face fines if they fail to wear a face covering on buses and trains

At the moment, passengers are advised to wear a face covering but are not prevented from boarding transport without one. Evidence suggests they do not protect the wearer, but may protect other people if he or she is infected withAccording to official advice, surgical masks should be reserved for people who need them for protection while at work.

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