Face masks in classrooms will no longer be required from 20 January and in communal areas from 27 January - what you need to know
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EDIT: This post was updated in July 2022 to ensure it reflects up-to-date guidance and information Since January, we have advised that face coverings in classrooms in schools and colleges are no longer required, and face coverings in communal areas are likewise …