National cabinet wants consistent messaging around wearing masks. Let's unpack what was said, and which masks are the most effective.
After a snap national cabinet meeting brought forward to today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned a COVID-19 wave is likely to peak in August, based on the Chief Medical Officer's report.
Mr Albanese said national cabinet agreed on consistent health messaging when it comes to wearing face masks, based on recommendations from health authorities. As mentioned above, the Prime Minister said national cabinet agreed to encourage the wearing of masks indoors where people are mixing and can't be socially distanced.Some jurisdictions still require masks in certain settings:Public transport, healthcare services, aged care, prisons and commercial flightsQueenslandSouth AustraliaNorthern Territory
"They trap the pathogens or germs and stop the germs getting into the air that other people breathe in.
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