Compulsory masks could make it harder to get workers back in offices

Thousands of small firms struggling with the Covid crisis could suffer a crushing blow if masks are made mandatory in the office, business chiefs have warned. Companies are increasingly fearful that new rules on masks could be imposed as they struggle to bring staff back to work – with many company owners concerned it would kill their efforts to restore normality and bring back the daily commute. The concern comes after France ordered all office workers to wear masks from Tuesday onwards.