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The Ministry of Health and the Secretary of State for Children announced on Sunday [August 30th] that the wearing of masks would not be compulsory in nurseries, for childminders and for child minders.

Early childhood professionals will not be required to wear the mask in the presence of children. While it is compulsory for kindergarten teachers, it is in fact not for nursery assistants, for the care of small children at home and in nurseries. In any case, this is what the Ministry of Health and the Secretary of State for Children announced on Sunday, August 30.

Please note, the rules are different for parents. Wearing a mask will be compulsory for the latter inside structures and at the homes of childminders. But also at each "interaction" between adults, says Olivier Véran. However, new scientific advice has "Was asked to assess the opportunity to develop" the rules for wearing a mask. It will be returned in the coming days, according to the Minister of Health.

"Reinforced measures"

In addition, children suspended for preventive purposes or in the event of a positive test will no longer be required to present a medical certificate in order to be readmitted. In the event of a resurgence of the epidemic, "Local or generalized" of "Reinforced measures" may be necessary "In the reception arrangements for children aged 0 to 3". "While protecting children, professionals and parents, the updated instructions allow the return to full reception capacity, essential for supporting the country's economic recovery and facilitating parents' return to employment", indicates the ministerial guide specifying the new sanitary protocol.

Finally, from September 30, childminders will no longer be able to "Exceptionally welcome more children than the number set by their approval without authorization from the department. "

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