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Ask the doctor: Should children also wear masks?

The biggest concern has been the risk of suffocation and the discomfort that may be associated with mask use (Photo: Shutterstock)

Dear Dr Ombeva,

Thank you for your recent informative articles on Covid-19. My question is are children also supposed to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19?

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