Coronavirus: Face masks at work? New business virus guidance is clear

Employees will not be advised to wear masks or face coverings when at work under government guidelines on how businesses can become 'COVID-secure'. The guidelines, which provide information on how companies should manage the risk of coronavirus in eight broad workplace categories, are intended to help get businesses 'up and running'. The advice on face masks and coverings contrasts with government advice that commuters should wear such protection if they have to use public transport.