20,000 vulnerable people receive a free face-mask

The City of Sydney and NSW Health have implemented the initiative as part of their commitment to beating COVID-19
Australian Associated Press

More than 20,000 free, reusable face masks are being distributed to people living in Sydney’s social housing estates, boarding houses and rough sleepers.

Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the $200,000 initiative was part of the council’s commitment to working with NSW Health to beat COVID-19.