More masks to fight COVID

THE state government is providing free N95 and KN95 masks for the most vulnerable.

Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas announced that more than three million masks will be handed out to the community through state-run testing sites, community health services across Victoria and across the public transport network.

This includes Yarram District Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service. 

Over the next four to six weeks every person that presents for either a free rapid antigen or PCR test will receive one box of 10 N95 masks, along with instructions on how best to wear them to reduce transmission.

In addition, more masks will be available from PTV hubs and staffed train stations while authorised officers and some V/Line conductors will carry masks with them to hand out as needed.

Wearing a mask is strongly recommended if you are in an indoor setting, can’t physically distance, have any COVID-19 symptoms, or are with people who may be vulnerable to COVID-19. Masks are still mandatory in high-risk settings including hospitals, aged care and on public transport.