Ending mandatory mask-wearing leaves vulnerable kids facing bullying, expert warns

Between February 2020 and December 31 last year, there were 472 children aged under five in hospitals with Covid-19, according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre.

The ending of mandatory mask-wearing could increase bullying of vulnerable children who still need to wear them, a paediatrician has warned.

New data shows 553 children, aged under 14, were admitted to hospitals since the start of January with Covid-19.