50m face masks bought by UK Government in £252m deal cannot be used by health workers

The masks, ordered from Ayanda Capital, have ear loops rather than head loops, and there are concerns over whether they are adequate.

Fifty million face masks bought by the British Government as part of a £252 million contract will not be used in the UK's National Health Service (NHS) due to safety concerns.

The masks, ordered from Ayanda Capital, have ear loops rather than head loops, and there are concerns over whether they are adequate.