Masks

New Covid variant Arcturus has been found in the UK

Arcturus: New Covid variant found in UK

Spain, France and Turkey travel update by Foreign Office

Who's behind the masks?

The Masked Singer 2023: Bookies predict who is behind the masks

From left: Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross

How to watch the new series of ITV’s The Masked Singer

A shopper wears a protective mask as she walks down an aisle in a supermarket (Getty Images)

Government clarifies rules around face masks after confusion over singing in sup...

The Skatepark Jam takes place on Sunday

Skatepark to host big event this weekend

Tanya Papworth owner of Tanya's and Susan Jennings. Picture: John Aron Photography.

Face masks will still be worn in some settings to protect the public

Lianne Havell with some of the litter collected in Sutton on Sea.

Sutton on Sea Beachcare: ‘June has been our worst month by far’

Committee the cat at Gunby Hall. Picture: Mike Pounder, volunteer photographer

PICTURE OF THE WEEK: Green-pawed resident at Gunby Hall

Wearing masks outdoors could be made compulsory.

Masks could become compulsory outdoors and in classrooms as Covid cases spiral

These are the safest kinds of face coverings to wear - according to new research

The effectiveness of face masks lessens when they get wet, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other health experts have warned (Photo: Shutterstock)

Face masks become less effective in the rain - here’s what experts are saying

Coun Richard Wright, Leader of North Kesteven District Council. EMN-200925-180147001

COLUMN: Small things add up against Covid - By Leader of NKDC Richard Wright

Many people who don’t like face masks have opted for plastic face shields or masks with valves, making it easier to breathe (Photo: Shutterstock)

Masks with valves and plastic face shields less effective at reducing spread of ...

The government has made a U-turn on its decision regarding the wearing of face masks in secondary schools in England (Photo: Shutterstock)

The government has U-turned on face mask rules in English schools - here’s the l...

Some of the litter found by Lianne, Steve and Jordan. EMN-200814-093536001

Appeal from Sutton on Sea Beachcare group

The Canary Islands have seen a spike in cases in recent weeks (Photo: Shutterstock)

Indoor nightlife and outdoor smoking are to be banned in the Canary Islands - th...

Do children have to wear face masks on flights? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the rules around children wearing face masks on planes - from Easyjet,...

Boris Johnson announced on 12 July that face masks will become mandatory to wear in shops in England, from Friday 24 July (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how much you could be fined for not wearing a face mask in shops

Airline Jet2 is getting ready to restart its summer trips, with flights due to begin from 15 July.

But there will be certain rules in place that travellers will need to follow, in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19 (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the new rules Jet2 passengers will now have to follow

Photographs from Louth Academy, showing how social distancing measures are being enforced.

Louth Academy chief ‘frustrated’ over inflexible school guidance

It's important to follow safety and hygiene practices when meeting with people outside your household (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's how to keep safe when meeting in a group under new lockdown rules

Are you thinking about making your own face masks? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how to make your own face masks - and where you can buy them

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, you may now be wearing a face mask when leaving the house for your daily walk or when visiting the supermarket (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how you should and shouldn’t wear a face mask - according to experts

Here's what experts say about whether scarves are a suitable alternative to face...

Looking behind the mask