Face Masks Recommended

Published On: 13 July 2020

Victoria’s Chief Health Officer is now recommending that people in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, under stage 3 restrictions, wear face masks when outside the home if it is difficult to keep 1.5 metres away from others.

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Face Masks Recommended

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