Students and teachers to wear face coverings during oral exams

New guidelines issued by the State Examinations Commission include the wearing of face masks throughout the exams.File Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie 

Students and teachers have been directed to wear masks during the Leaving Certificate orals under new guidance issued today by the State Examinations Commission (SEC).

Previous guidance issued to schools placed a focus on social distancing, perspex screens, ventilation, and cleaning and sanitation.