The country's post-primary pupils and teachers are adding face coverings to their list of school supplies for the coming term.
As well as shopping for uniforms, books and stationery supplies, students will need to have a mask with them. Updated Government guidelines recommend that teachers and pupils at post-primary level should wear face coverings where it is not possible to keep the two metre physical distance.
Students will also be required to wear face coverings on the school bus. So how will this new Covid-19 guidance affect pupils, teachers and parents?
Jamie Dockery teaches English and history at St Nathy’s college in Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon. He believes the recommendation to wear a face covering will make things easier. "I
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