'...the threat of COVID-19 among vaccinated and unvaccinated children persists, and so wearing of face masks in indoor school facilities must be continued to decrease the risks of SARS-CoV-2 transmission.” COVID19PH
This ease in the longstanding mask-wearing policy applies to students who have just returned to face-to-face classes in August and last week.Philippine Pediatric Society “Correct and consistent mask use by all students, teachers, staff and visitors is particularly important when physical distancing cannot be maintained,” the statement reads.
PPS and PIDSP cited the Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children as an example of a possible severe complication.“A well-fitting mask reduces the chance of contracting COVID-19 and its possible consequences, and likewise helps prevent spreading the infection to others,” they said. “Despite being highly recommended, vaccination is not mandatory, leaving a considerable number of unvaccinated children who are susceptible to the disease. Thus, given the continued risk of transmission in school settings, a high level of infection prevention and preparedness in these settings must continue,” they added.Suggestions of both societies
“The PPS and PIDSP reiterate that while there are profound benefits of in-person learning, the threat of COVID-19 among vaccinated and unvaccinated children persists, and so wearing of face masks in indoor school facilities must be continued to decrease the risks of SARS-CoV-2 transmission,” they said.
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