Masks for people in coronavirus hotspots REPUBLISHED: With Victoria recording 363 more cases on Sunday, masks are now mandatory for residents in Metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire.
Face masks slash infection rates – but don’t give up on distancing: Study Researchers say this demonstrates transmission of the virus is dominantly via airborne spread, but some experts disagree.
Wear masks when unable to distance: WHO The World Health Organization for the first time advised masks for healthy people in settings ‘where social distancing is not possible.’
New PPE supplies ‘critical’ for overcoming pandemic The Federal Government has secured 60 million face masks for frontline health workers. But how many will be delivered to GPs?
GPs creating their own PPE solutions Some makeshift measures include buying masks and goggles from the hardware store and using raincoats as gowns.
PHNs to receive 2.3 million masks to help fight coronavirus The announcement is ‘welcome news for general practice’, which has voiced ongoing concerns over a lack of personal protective equipment.
Confusion over updated coronavirus mask advice Some authorities say surgical masks are safe to use for swabs in ‘mild cases’, but that appears to contradict other recommendations.