Could children as young as 6 have to wear facemasks in schools? The INTO is seeking guidance from Ministers Foly and Donnelly following the WHO updating their recommendations advising that children aged between six and 11 should wear face masks on a “risk-based approach”. For reaction we were joined by INTO General Secretary John Boyle.

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