The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has advised people to wear face masks if they feel ill as winter illnesses continue to circulate at high levels.
The UKHSA issued the important advice as children return to school following the Christmas break, saying that both Covid-19 and flu are currently circulating at high levels with cases likely to rise in the coming weeks. High numbers of scarlet fever, usually caused by Group A strep bacteria, also continue to be reported.
The Government health agency has urged parents to keep their child off school if they are unwell with a fever, as well as teaching kids hygiene practices including washing their hands and using tissues. Experts have advised that adults should too stay at home if they feel unwell, and to wear a face covering if they must go out.
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Professor Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Adviser at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), said: "It’s important to minimise the spread of infection in schools and other education and childcare settings as much as possible. If your child is unwell and has a fever, they should stay home from school or nursery until they feel better and the fever has resolved.
"Helping children to learn about the importance of good hand hygiene is also key, so practice regular handwashing at home with soap and warm water. Catching coughs and sneezes in tissues then binning them is another simple way to help stop illness from spreading."
Professor Hopkins added: "Adults should also try to stay...
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