Increasing number of patients refusing to wear masks or be tested, NI doctors warn

Increasing number of patients refusing to wear masks or be tested, NI doctors warn
Covid-19 vaccine (Liam McBurney/PA)

Doctors in Northern Ireland have expressed concern at the increasing number of patients and hospital visitors who are not wearing masks.

The BMA said there were also more people refusing to take Covid-19 tests before coming for hospital appointments or when attending emergency departments.

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