The health secretary has defended members of the cabinet not wearing face coverings during a meeting - saying they are 'not strangers'
Javid defends mask-free Cabinet meetingThe health secretary has defended members of the cabinet not wearing face coverings during a meeting - saying they are"not strangers".
A photo of yesterday's crowded cabinet meeting, with nearly 40 ministers and staff, showed none of them were wearing masks just hours before Boris Johnson, which included guidance that people should wear coverings in crowded spaces. But Health Secretary Sajid Javid claimed ministers' actions were"perfectly consistent" with that messaging. An open window could be seen in the room.He told Sky News:"Because what we said was people should consider wearing masks in crowded places when they are with strangers, with people they're not normally spending time with.
He admitted people were influenced by others, but said:"Every individual should make the decision based on the advice they're given and the situation they find themselves in at the time."
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