England now says schoolchildren should wear masks


Students at a school south of London with their A-Level results last week. – EPA pic, August 26, 2020.

THE government has reversed policy on wearing masks in schools in England, sparking fresh criticism about its handling of the coronavirus outbreak.

Ministers had insisted face coverings were not necessary when children go back to school from next week after nearly six months out of the classroom amid concern about a rise in infections.


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