Advice on the use of masks for children in the community in the context of COVID-19 (21 August 2020)

Annex to the Advice on the use of masks in the context of COVID-19

Purpose of the document

This document provides guidance to decision makers, public and child health professionals to inform policy on the use of masks for children in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It does not address the use of masks for adults working with children or parents/guardians or the use of masks for children in health-care settings. This interim guidance will be revised and updated as new evidence emerges.