It was noted at this time, schools had the 'the discretion to require face coverings' if needed. During the talent show, a lot of Mr Howlett's students were not wearing masks, it was heard.

Mr Thorpe said: 'That is why we are asking visitors to do their bit again now and help stop the spread of Covid in our hospitals by wearing a surgical face mask when they visit. 'We appreciate ...

When the COVID-19 pandemic took off in 2020, so too did questions over the effectiveness of wearing a face mask to prevent the spread of the virus. Now, four years later, what does the science say?

Mr Dusa then interrupted him and disclosed a range of health complaints he said justified a medical exemption from the face mask rules, but these were not subject to cross-examination. Mr Whelan ...