An expert says people should start wearing masks in some situations and take a test if they have Covid symptoms thanks to the newest strain of the virus. At least five people have died with the Arcturus strain and one in 40 cases has been put down to the rapidly spreading mutation.
Professor Stephen Griffin, chair of Independent SAGE, told MailOnline he would urge people to test if they have Covid-like symptoms. Professor Griffin has encouraged adults to wear a well-fitted mask or high-quality mask when in 'poorly ventilated indoor spaces or public transport'.
He said: "The virus continues to do harm and those least able to cope continue to suffer." He added: "Vulnerable people will continue to require precautions and, ideally, others will act with an appropriate level of altruism."
