Potential Harms of Face Coverings in Schools

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Potential Harms of Face Coverings in Schools

This paper notes the potential harms of children wearing masks throughout the day, focusing on the following four aspects:

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Communication made more difficult, reducing empathy and understanding, and increasing detachment and anxiety
Poor learning environment created by effects including increased irritability, headaches, difficulty concentrating, reduced happiness, reluctance to go to school, malaise, impaired learning, drowsiness or fatigue
No evidence presented to explain why Government changed its advice

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Eye problems
Skin and ear problems
Headaches
Respiratory and heart problems

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Microbial contamination on masks, even when used correctly, increases when used by non-medical personnel
Risk goes up with the length of time a mask is worn

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Rise in reports of anxiety, behavioural changes and sleep disorders in children – particularly acute in pupils with SEN
Concerns about reduced social cohesion through issues around recognition and connections, stigmatisation

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