Children and young people at early learning services and schools
Children and young people do not need to wear masks or face coverings at Alert Level 2 because the risk of infection within early learning services and school environments is low. Other public health control measures will be in place, including children and staff staying home if they are sick, contact tracing, and hygiene requirements.

Children and young people on transport provided by early learning services and schools
Children and young people are not required to wear masks or face coverings on school transport at Alert Level 2. This includes buses or vans chartered or used by schools or early learning services to carry children, students and staff. Children and young people aged 6 years and over can choose to wear a mask or face covering when they are on school transport.

Tertiary students
Wearing a mask or face covering is optional at Alert Level 2. However, in closed spaces where it is not possible to practice physical distancing or to carry out contact tracing, students may consider using a mask or face covering. This includes, for example, in crowded spaces on campus, or in teaching and learning situations where close physical contact cannot be avoided.

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