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Children less than five years need not wear mask: WHO

By ONLINE
September 13, 2020

GENEVA: World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued safety corona guidelines for children.

According to WHO, the children less than 5 years of age do not need to wear mask, the children who are 6 to 12 years of age should wear mask and the children who are above 12 years should follow complete guidelines like elders.

Corona guidelines should be followed while playing and distance of 1 meter should be maintained. Limited number of children should play together.

Children should be motivated to wash hands and hand washing facility should be provided to them.