The South African Paediatric Association believes that the issue of wearing of masks by school children could be better managed.

The Association says it supports the use of masks in appropriate and selective circumstances, rather than continuing with its universal use.

Professor Mignon McCulloch from the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, weighs in.

Tune into Newzroom Afrika, DSTV channel 405, for more details.

The ACDP and some doctors are challenging efforts to vaccinate children aged between 12 and 17 against COVID-19.

Dr Despina Demopoulos is questioned if parents should have any concerns about the jab.

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