Teachers call for ‘urgent review’ on face-covering guidance for children

A HSE advice for schools leaflet at the main entrance to Trinity College Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)

Teachers have called for an “urgent review” in relation to children wearing face coverings in certain circumstances.

It comes following advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO) which states that children over the age of 12 should wear face masks, and children aged between six and 11 should wear coverings depending on how widespread the transmission of the virus is.