novel coronavirus pandemic by the end of the week, chief public health officer Theresa Tam said.Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, she said the guidelines will recommend face coverings for kids aged 10 and up.“The recommendations will undergo evolution as the evidence changes and we’ll also have to see what happens as we understand transmission in different age groups and what happens in schools.” said Tam.“We may have to adapt this recommendation as we go along.” Canada’s coronavirus restrictions could last years even with vaccine: top doctors Tam said “layers of protection” would be needed in order to ensure it would be safe for kids to return to school in the fall, including re-arranging school environments to bolster physical.