Should we all be wearing face masks?
The Briefing13 Jul 2020

Should we all be wearing face masks?

Should we be wearing face masks in public? To mask or not to mask? It’s a simple question: so why has there been so much mixed messaging about wearing a face mask here in Australia and Overseas? The advice from the World Health Organisation has now become clearer and stronger. Same with the Victorian Authorities and the American Centre for Disease control.

To answer this timely question we speak to Professor Kerryn Phelps AM (Doctor and Former President of the Australian Medical Association) and Professor Marylouise McLaws (an infection prevention expert at the University of NSW).

In today's news headlines:

  • Victoria warned about possible hotel quarantine bungle months ago
  • NSW pubs hit with tighter restrictions after overnight crisis meeting
  • Charity warns JobSeeker cut would create another national crisis
  • NFL: Washington Redskins announce name change after decades of debate

In today's Briefing we ask: Why has the messaging about wearing masks changed? Why has the advice about wearing masks been so unclear? How effective are masks against COVID-19? What type of mask should you use? Where should masks be worn?

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