A number of studies have concluded that face coverings reduce the spread of airborne droplets that carry covid bacteria between people. But the study found when using face coverings there was a 70 per cent reduced risk of infection. Tui: The firm hinted travellers could be required to wear face coverings after restrictions relax further. Virgin Atlantic: The firm hinted travellers could be required to wear face coverings after restrictions relax further. 'The firm hinted travellers could be required to wear face coverings after restrictions relax further.