The health department recommends masks where community transmission of Covid-19 is occurring and physical distancing is difficult, and Victoria has made face masks mandatory in the state. From washable cloth face masks to reusable ones and how to wear them, here’s what you need to know
- What kind of face mask gives the best protection?
- Vic cases map; NSW cases map; full Australian stats
- Melbourne’s stage 4 restrictions ; Victoria’s stage 3 rules; state by state Covid restrictions
Face masks and coverings have been mandatory since 2 August across Victoria in public places as the state struggles to contain a second-wave outbreak of Covid-19.
The move to mandatory masks follows a decision by the national cabinet to update its position on the use of face masks, deciding that people should wear them where there is community transmission and where social distancing is difficult.
Continue reading…The health department recommends masks where community transmission of Covid-19 is occurring and physical distancing is difficult, and Victoria has made face masks mandatory in the state. From washable cloth face masks to reusable ones and how to wear them, here’s what you need to knowWhat kind of face mask gives the best protection?Vic cases map; NSW cases map; full Australian statsMelbourne’s stage 4 restrictions ; Victoria’s stage 3 rules; state by state Covid restrictionsFace masks and coverings have been mandatory since 2 August across Victoria in public places as the state struggles to contain a second-wave outbreak of Covid-19. The move to mandatory masks follows a decision by the national cabinet to update its position on the use of face masks, deciding that people should wear them where there is community transmission and where social distancing is difficult. Continue reading…