State govt rejects CHO’s advice to mandate masks indoors
The Victorian Government has resisted the recommendation as modelling shows the national peak is a month away
The Victorian Government has knocked back its leading doctor’s advice on COVID-19 that advises reintroducing for mask mandates in schools, early childhood centres, retail stores and hospitality venues.
The recommendation came as the Federal Minister for Health reported that the national peak was at least a month away.
On Tuesday it was revealed that Victoria’s acting Chief Health Officer Professor Ben Cowie had advised the state’s Minister for Health to reinstate the mask mandates.
However, Mary-Anne Thomas instead opted to strongly recommend Victorians wear masks indoors and in crowded outdoor spaces.
