This is the worst take ever. The fact they haven’t been taken more seriously as mandatory *especially* on public transport has been incredibly disappointing, let alone scrapping it all together.
— emsomerville (@lickmycupcakes) September 21, 2022
Mary-Anne Thomas
per the ABC
Steve Robson
in a statement
Victorian Health Minister said masks in certain circumstances would now be a “choice”.
“As we move to living with COVID, it’s important we ensure enduring behaviour change in the community — and that means giving people the choice to wear masks to protect themselves and those around them,” she said, .
She also said people should keep up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
In Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and New South Wales, mask mandates for public transport and taxis have already been scrapped.
The president of the Australian Medical Association was pretty critical of these governments’ call.
“This is a major decision which will have consequences, and it should have been done with national consensus and clear guidance,” he said .
“Masks kept us safe from infection when we didn’t have a vaccine and they continue to be an effective, low-cost, low-hassle and proven way to protect ourselves and others.”
He also described masks as “the last of the sensible protections” and urged Aussies “not to abandon” them.
While we might not be mandated to keep wearing a mask on the train, it still remains one of the top-tier ways to protect those around you.
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