Doctors slam expert advice on face masks

As Victorian healthcare worker coronavirus infections rise, P2 or N95 masks are 'essential', says AMA president Dr Omar Khorshid
Australian Associated Press
AMA president Dr Omar Khorshid.

Doctors are increasingly critical of the expert advice on protective equipment, saying filter respirator masks are essential for care of coronavirus patients.

Victoria recorded 139 new infections among healthcare workers on Friday, bringing the total active cases in the group to 911.