Whether they’re blue surgical masks, patterned fabric masks or a headscarf, Melburnians have actually headed outside with a makeover.
Almost everyone in cosmopolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire now requires to wear a face covering when in public, or deal with a $200 fine.
Premier Daniel Andrews on Thursday stated he was “deeply grateful” to Victorians who were wearing masks, remaining at house and “making sacrifices” to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Masks can be medical-grade, created for construction, disposable or cloth-based and multiple-use.
Scarves, bandannas and scarfs are likewise appropriate under the new rules.
Exemptions can be supplied on medical and expert premises, and children under the age of 12 do not need to cover their faces.
