Wearing a mask will soon be a question for all of us as the winter Covid wave rolls into view

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said mandatory masks were not being considered

John Downing

Like it or lump it, the spectre of a “twindemic” – flu and Covid-19 mark 8 – hangs over us as sure as the coming winter looms into view.

In Germany and other EU states the great mask debate is hotting up.