It comes after the agency became aware of masks being sold for young children and even babies ahead them being made mandatory in shops from tomorrow. Professor Viv Bennett, chief nurse at the agency, said: "PHE has been made aware that face coverings for babies and very young children are available for sale in England. "Guidance is clear that children under the age of three years should not wear face coverings or masks. Charities have also warned against children being made to wear masks de to risk of suffocation. (Image: Facebook)The Pendle Family ZoneFacebook group, which represents ‘Children and Family Wellbeing Services’ in Lancashire, shared a picture of the worrying trend.

Source: Daily Mirror July 23, 2020 13:35 UTC