Should children in England wear face masks in schools?

Case for and against pupils wearing a face covering as England prepares to reopen schoolsSchools in England prepare to defy official adviceCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAlthough the Scottish government has given secondary schools “obligatory guidance” that pupils should wear face coverings in corridors, communal areas and school buses, at the moment there are no plans to review the wearing of face masks in English schools, despite concerns from headteachers and parents. What are the arguments for and against the policy?Related:Covid-19: Boris Johnson admits school face mask advice might changeContinue reading...
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