Watch how a face covering can stop the spread of coronavirus

By ITV News Video Producer Natalia Jorquera

Face coverings are now compulsory to wear in shops and supermarkets in England.

Over the course of the coronavirus outbreak, there has been considerable debate about whether wearing a face covering is effective in controlling the spread of the virus. Natalia Jorquera demonstrates how coverings can stop the spread, and explains the new rules - plus who is exempt from them.

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• How do you wear a face covering properly?

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