It is recommended that children from 3rd class and up wear face masks in school from today.
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At Wheaton Hall we broadly support these new public measures. While children with special needs can be exempted from this, there is no reason why a child with asthma or other respiratory difficulties should not wear a mask. Indeed, these children are at increased risk of Covid-19 complications.
We will not be providing exemption certificates for children to let a school know that a child is asthmatic or has another related breathing condition.
We would ask that parents do not contact us to request such certificates, and recommend that parents try a variety of masks for their children so that they can have a mask that is comfortable, snug-fitting, and safe. Scarf masks or face shields do not provide adequate protection. Make it fun for the children – it works elsewhere!
Now is a particularly busy time of year – winter flu season, non-covid care, chronic disease management, as well vaccination clinics – so we thank you for your understanding on this matter.
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