A senior Conservative has said he fears mask-wearing in schools could damage children’s mental health as the Government insisted the extra precaution would help keep pupils learning.
Robert Halfon, chair of the Commons education select committee, said the risks from Covid-19 need to be balanced against the risks to children’s wellbeing.
He made the comments as the Government announced masks will return for secondary school students in England’s classrooms on a temporary basis this term.
Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, said he would rather have masks worn in classrooms than children out of school.
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