Does a face shield count as a face covering?

Face shields have become common – but do they work as well as masks? (Picture: Getty Images)Face coverings are set to become even more commonplace in the coming days following the ruling that they will be mandatory in shops in England from Friday 24 July.The good news of course is that is no shortage of options out there when it comes to face coverings – whether it’s a disposable mask, a reusable cloth one or even one you’ve made yourself out of an old T-shirt or a pair o