Children in 3rd class and above advised to wear masks in school

01 December 2021

The ongoing efforts by parents and children to adhere to the public health advice during this pandemic has been fundamental to NPHET’s work to drive down the incidence of COVID-19 in the community.

NPHET priority continues to be to minimise risk and protect as many people as possible from severe illness. As you are aware, the National Public Health Emergency Team monitors incidence of COVID-19 in all age cohorts and environments on an ongoing basis.

In a very short period of time, we have seen a significant and rapid deterioration in the epidemiological situation, and a resultant very high incidence in the as-yet-unvaccinated 5 – 11-year old age group.

Schools are at the heart of our communities and they play a fundamental role in the social lives and wellbeing of our children; this is particularly true for children who have special educational needs, are disadvantaged or who may have been disproportionately impacted by school closures during the pandemic. It is therefore imperative that we move quickly as soon as we notice a significant change in incidence.

What is the updated advice for children?

NPHET has recommended, on a temporary basis, the wearing of face masks for children:

  • Aged 9 years and over on public transport, in retail and other indoor public settings as currently required for those aged 13 and over, with exemptions as appropriate; and
  • In third class and above in primary school (guidance will issue to schools from the Department of Education on this).

This measure will be subject to review by NPHET in mid-February 2022.

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