Health minister sparks row after claiming face masks only offer 'marginal' ...
Health minister sparks row after claiming face masks only offer 'marginal' benefit in Covid fight Lord Bethell yesterday said face coverings offered only 'marginal protection' He was being questioned over plans to lift restrictions in England on July 19 The move has faced criticism from more than 120 scientists and doctors
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A health minister sparked a row in the House of Lords yesterday after he questioned the effectiveness of masks at preventing Covid.
Lord Bethell said face coverings offered only 'marginal protection' when questioned over Government plans to lift the remaining coronavirus restrictions in England on July 19.
The move has faced criticism from more than 120 scientists and doctors who signed a letter in The Lancet
