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Masks not recommended for children aged five and below: New Covid-19 guidelines
Updated On: 20 January, 2022 10:43 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Those aged 6-11 years may wear it depending on the ability of the child to use a mask safely and appropriately under the direct supervision of parents, it said. Those aged 12 and above should wear a mask under the same conditions as adults, the ministry said
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Use of antivirals or monoclonal antibodies is not recommended for those less than 18 years of age, irrespective of severity of Covid-19 infection, and if steroids are used, they should be tapered over 10 to 14 days, subject to clinical improvement, the government said.
In the `Revised Comprehensive Guidelines for Management of Covid-19 in Children and Adolescents (below 18 years)`, the health ministry also said that masks are not recommended for children aged five years and below.
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