With the number of COVID-19 cases spiking throughout the country, making sure your family members are wearing masks [1] in public is still a top priority. For those of us who like to exercise, deciding whether to wear a mask can be tricky. While some experts say adult outdoor runners can forgo a mask under the right circumstances [2], the information is limited when it comes to guidelines for kids. Although restrictions are lifting in certain parts of the US, parents may still be wondering if their children should be wearing masks while exercising or playing sports. We tapped Elizabeth Davis, MD — a pediatric sports medicine physician at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children [3] in Florida — to get a better understanding of what families should consider safety-wise before hitting the field. Find her recommendations ahead.
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