H&FW department advises masking of children above 2 yrs

Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) department on Thursday issued an advisory for children, adolescent, pregnant women and lactating women in wake of the second wave of COVID-19.

The advisory stated that since it has been observed that many children are getting affected during the second wave, wearing mask is mandatory for children above two years of age while stepping out of their homes and parents should ensure the same.