While it is not clear how much of an effect face-covering can have scientists have urged policymakers to encourage wearing of face coverings because the risks are minimal while the potential impact is important in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a new study from University of Cambridge and King's College London wearing a face covering does not lead to a false sense of security or make people less cautious about good hand hygiene. The study published in the journal BMJ Analysis is based on examination of the scientific evidence available on mask-wearing in the context of respiratory