Children should not wear face masks or coverings in schools or childcare settings, the government has said. Its roadmap out of lockdown report stated that adults and children over the age of two should wear them in enclosed spaces - where social distancing isn’t possible and where you will come into contact with people you do not normally meet.
But it has confirmed that doesn't apply to schools or other education settings. In today's guidance to help such settings bring in protective measures ahead of planned reopenings, it states: "Wearing a face covering or face mask in schools or other education settings is not recommended. "Face coverings may be beneficial for short periods indoors where there is a risk of close social contact with
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