Headteachers can make masks part of school uniform

Minister says decision would fall under school policies

Headteachers would be able to make face coverings part of school uniform according to the education minister:

In Tynwald this week Julie Edge was asked what feedback she'd had on face coverings in schools.

Rushen MHK Juan Watterson claimed between 20 and 50 per cent of secondary school pupils had taken up mask wearing.

Currently face coverings are only 'expected' in schools - Ms Edge was asked if this was the only option in light of the Omicron variant:

Schools on the Isle of Man broke up for the Christmas holidays on Friday.