NHS Tees Valley CCG - updated advice on the wearing of face masks for children
NHS Tees Valley CCG have this morning released updated advice regarding face masks and young children.
New advice has been released that states that face masks are NOT considered to be suitable for children during the COVID-19 pandemic – particularly very young children, but they are unlikely to be beneficial to older children too.
The government have given the following statement on this matter:
"Face-coverings should not be used by children under the age of two, or those who may find it difficult to manage them correctly, for example primary age children unassisted, or those with respiratory conditions. It is important to use face coverings properly and wash your hands before putting them on and taking them off."
You can find more information around the use of face masks here.
