As the coronavirus pandemic continues, more and more people have taken to wearing face masks. The government has recommended that anyone over the age of two should wear one in enclosed spaces, where social distancing isn’t possible and where they'll come into contact with people they don't normally meet.
This applies when using public transport, such as trains, buses and metro systems, or when visiting shops. But it's not always easy to get children accustomed to new habits, especially those with additional needs who struggle with changes to routine.
That's why parents are being offered advice on how to persuade children to wear one. Pre-school education facility Abacus Ark and Medicalsupply.co.uk, a leading international PPE procurement