Question of the Day: Should masks be mandatory for kids at school?

  • 09/09/2021
Question of the Day: Should masks be mandatory for kids at school?

As kids get ready to head back into the classroom today (except for Auckland), should parents be packing a mask for them, too? 

Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said while masks are recommended in classrooms, they will not be required, for either teachers or students.

Masks were “strongly” encouraged in secondary schools, but are just an option for younger children. 

Should masks be mandatory for kids at school? 

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