High school pupils will be forced to wear face coverings in communal areas, the Government has confirmed. The Department for Education has told schools in England that all students from years seven upwards will be expected to wear their masks.
The advice will also be in place for visitors to schools across the country. READ MORE: Third case of Omicron variant of coronavirus detected in UK The news comes following the detection of the new Omicron variant of Coronavirus.
It is thought to be more transmissible, with health officials warning about the possibility of the new strain 'evading' vaccines.
Shoppers and public transport users will also be expected to wear masks in public again from Tuesday, November 30. Get the latest updates from
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