Should you continue wearing a face mask on flights?


By AGENCY
There are certain parts of a flight when you might be more vulnerable to catching a virus, as germ-containing aerosols could be higher in the cabin air during these times. — dpa

Many airlines worldwide no longer require passengers to wear face masks.

While some travellers are pleased, others are afraid of being infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes Covid-19 and want the extra protection that masks provide.

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