According to local newspaper reports, Egypt’s Education Ministry has announced students 12 or older must wear face masks to enter schools. If they do not, they will be given a warning and if they still fail to comply they will be refused entry. A communication to this effect has been sent to the education directorates, departments and schools around the country. The communication has been issued following a recommendation from the Coronavirus Crisis Management Committee. Students under 12 should wear face shields. Full story