A live demonstration from Greg Hunt on how easy it is for Victorians to wear a face mask, didn’t go quite to plan today. 9News
today addressed the media about the spread of COVID-19 in Victoria's hotspots, saying residents should consider the wearing of masks if they can't avoid distancing themselves from others.
Australia's Health Minister caught himself in a struggle with a medical face mask while urging Victorians to protect themselves from the state's ongoing coronavirus outbreak. After placing it lopsided across his face with a quick "one, and two" count, Mr Hunt managed to strap the mask on but had to readjust to stop it covering his eyes.
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