Colman Noctor: Introduction of mask-wearing at primary school must be short term
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Due to the rising number of infection rates amongst five- to 11-year-olds, NPHET has recommended cancelling all non-essential children’s indoor activities and the introduction of face coverings for primary school children from third class.
This proposal has sparked quite the reaction from parents. There are those who are opposed to the concept, saying they will keep their children at home rather than make them wear masks; others see the introduction of face coverings as a panacea, arguing this should have happened at the outset.
