{"id":69950,"date":"2020-07-17T13:06:41","date_gmt":"2020-07-17T03:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/?p=69950"},"modified":"2020-07-17T13:06:41","modified_gmt":"2020-07-17T03:06:41","slug":"andrews-makes-mask-call-for-regional-victorians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/news\/andrews-makes-mask-call-for-regional-victorians\/","title":{"rendered":"Andrews makes mask call for regional Victorians"},"content":{"rendered":"

PEOPLE in regional Victoria are now being advised to wear a face mask when outside their home if it is difficult to maintain social distancing.<\/p>\n

Premier Daniel Andrews gave the advice, which is not compulsory and is the same direction now being followed in metropolitan Melbourne during the stage three restrictions, while giving an update on the COVID-19 pandemic this afternoon.<\/p>\n

The recommendation suggests that people wear the face masks when visiting busy areas such as shopping centres, public transport, markets or any areas where it would be hard to keep 1.5 metres apart from other people.<\/p>\n

Mr Andrews said wearing a mask was a small thing that could make a big difference.<\/p>\n

“That mask can be homemade. That mask can be one you purchased, it can take the form of simply wearing a scarf,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

“All these things, they never eliminate risk but they reduce risk and that is something that all of us should be completely focused on.”<\/p>\n

At the same press conference, Health Minister Jenny Mikakos said 42 cases had been recorded in regional Victoria since 1 July.<\/p>\n

“We have had some cases of people who may be commuting to Melbourne, returning to regional communities and therefore infecting their family members.<\/p>\n

“It is important that people are aware that there are risks at the moment in regional communities and that they need to take every step possible to keep themselves and their families and loved ones and their entire community safe as well.”<\/p>\n

Five new cases were recorded in regional Victoria overnight, and the state has hit a new daily record of 428 cases – breaking yesterday’s record of 317 cases.<\/p>\n

For more information on face masks and how to wear them, head to dhhs.vic.gov.au\/face-masks-covid-19<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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