India The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has said children aged five years and under should not be required to wear masks. It also added children aged 6-11 years may wear a mask depending upon their ability to use the mask safely and appropriately under the direct supervision of parent/guardians. These guidelines for the management of COVID-19 in children were issued on Wednesday.
These guidelines also recommend against using the antiviral drug Remdesivir in children below 18 years of age, as well as a "rational use" of HRCT imaging among children in this age group.