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If you're thinking about wearing a mask to protect yourself from the coronavirus, you may want to think again.
One of the UK's most senior health officials, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Jenny Harries, has explained the best way of protecting yourself while going about your day to day routine.
She's also given detail answers to questions about the government's plans to rely on the NHS if an epidemic happens.
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