22 Jul 2020

Mandatory masks in Melbourne at midnight

From Lately, 10:18 pm on 22 July 2020

The Victorian Premier says people must self-isolate as soon as they feel sick, or the six-week lockdown in Melbourne will have to be extended. Those under lockdown in Melbourne must wear masks from midnight tonight.

Robert Kelly speaks with Anthony Stewart in the ABC's newsroom in Melbourne, as Victoria prepares for this latest protection against Covid-19.

People wearing face masks walk past a sign advertising masks in Melbourne on July 20, 2020.

Photo: AFP

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