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The World Health Organization says, in general, children aged five years and under should not be required to wear masks. IOL_Lifestyle COVID__19

The World Health Organization says, in general, children aged five-years and under should not be required to wear masks.

The WHO brought together a multidisciplinary group to evaluate coronavirus transmission in children, which released three recommendations on August 21 for mask-wearing depending on their precise age group The impact of mask-wearing on psychological development; for this factor, parents should consult with teachers, caregivers, or medical providers.

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