Health experts have raised concerns after an NHS leader stated that people with flu symptoms “must” wear masks in public, contradicting official guidance which only suggests they “consider” it. Critics warned that such conflicting messages could undermine public trust, drawing parallels to communication challenges faced during the Covid-19 pandemic. The debate comes as hospitals in England face rising flu cases and implement their own mask policies in high-risk areas.
Date: December 10, 2025. Source: theguardian.com