‘Schoolchildren should wear face masks’

Vital item: The wearing of face masks in schools is encouraged but not compulsory, but experts are urging authorities to make it mandatory.

PETALING JAYA: All students should wear face masks in schools as it will curb the spread of Covid-19, say health experts.

Malaysian Public Health Physicians’ Association president Datuk Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar said the government should standardise the requirement of wearing face masks.