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Jersey residents advised to wear face masks in public

Advice comes after 'U-turn'

Residents of Jersey are being advised to wear cloth facemasks when going into public.

Dr Ivan Muscat, chief medical officer on the Island, says despite "limited direct data", there are good theoretical reasons to believe cloth masks are helpful.

Speaking on Manx Radio this week, BBC Radio Jersey presenter Ashlea Tracey, said the advice came following a U-turn:

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