Although new COVID19 infections are on the rise around the country, political leaders have rebuffed pleas from public health officials to bring back mask mandates. 9News
But political leaders have so far rebuffed pleas from public health officials to bring back mask mandates.
Masks also need to be worn on domestic commercial flights, including ones flying over NSW even if they aren't taking off or landing there. Face masks are only mandatory in a few situations in Victoria, but wearing them remains recommended in the state afterEveryone aged over eight must wear masks on public transport, including taxis and rideshares, in hospitals and other health care facilities, prisons or aircraft .READ MORE:If you are a close contact, you must wear masks in all public indoor spaces.
"We're asking all students aged eight and over and staff to wear masks when in class from now to the end of winter. Children won't be required to wear masks when they are outdoors," the letter reads.But there are specific places where wearing a mask is required for people over 12.
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