As far as you understand it, is the point of wearing face masks more to...

As far as you understand it, is the point of wearing face masks more to... Published on 30 June 2020 → Survey conducted on 30 June 2020 on 2241 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Prevent the wearer from potentially catching coronavirus from others

20%

Prevent others from potentially catching coronavirus from the wearer

75%

Don't know

Prevent the wearer from potentially catching coronavirus from others

20%

Prevent others from potentially catching coronavirus from the wearer

75%

Don't know

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