Coronavirus UK: should I be wearing a face mask?
Coronavirus UK: should I be wearing a face mask?

The UK government has told the public to wear 'cloth face coverings' in crowded places where it's not possible to comply with physical-distancing measures, but what does this mean?

Why not face masks?

Outside too?

Should anyone avoid wearing a face covering?

The Guardian's health editor, Sarah Boseley, answers these and other questions.