Wearing a mask regularly is a way to prevent Covid-19 infection. What about babies and toddlers? According to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF):
Children from the age of 5 are not required to wear a mask (except where necessary and for a short time). Children from 6 to 11 years old are required to wear a mask depending on the area and place they are visiting. Children 12 years of age and older are required to wear the same mask as adults.
What kind of mask is good for children? According to the World Health Organization, normal healthy children can wear a mask made of thin fabric for better ventilation. But for children with various diseases or poor health conditions, it is required to wear a doctor-type mask.
How should a child wear a mask? It requires him or her to wash their hands first, making sure the size of the mask fits the child's face, covering the nose, mouth and chin.
Should children wear masks at home and at school? That is, unless one family member has symptoms or is infected with the Covid-19 virus. At school, teachers or teenagers should always wear a mask and keep at least 1 meter away from children. Children also need to wear it every time there is a sports activity or school game. Children with respiratory illnesses should be required to wear a face mask to prevent the spread of Covid-19 infection.
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