As UK announces compulsory face coverings on public transport, what is scientific evidence behind measure?
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Nicola Sturgeon says she is rethinking lockdown easing as 800 dispersal notices issued on Saturday
Police commissioner warns of public pushback over Covid-19 containment measures
Labour leader challenges PM over extent of UK death toll; Matt Hancock ‘speechless’ at Neil Ferguson breaking lockdown rules he advocated; Rory Stewart ends London mayoral campaign
Unions criticise guidance and say staff may refuse to turn up unless safety is guaranteed
Charts are regular feature of daily press briefing but there is little scrutiny of data
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