From today on, if you live or work within metropolitan Melbourne or Mitchell Shire, you must wear a face covering whenever you leave your home, unless an exception applies. A face covering needs to cover both your nose and mouth. It could be a face mask or shield. We anticipate these advice will soon be applied to Geelong and regional Victoria.
What does wearing a face covering mean?
Why do I have to wear a face covering?
When do I have to wear a face covering?
Any Lawful excuses or exceptions for not wearing a face covering?
Do I have to wear a face covering if I have asthma?
Do people with a disability have to wear a face covering?
At School:
> Will face coverings be mandatory for teachers/ early learning/ day care/ kinder?
> Do students at schools need to wear a face covering?
Work:
> Can I take off my face covering if I find it uncomfortable whilst working?
> Do I need to wear a face covering at my place of work or my desk even if I am 1.5 meters away from others?
More info please see here:
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/updates/coronavirus-covid-19/face-coverings-1159pm-wednesday-22-july
