With face coverings to be mandatory in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, and strongly recommended Victoria-wide, millions of Australians have had to quickly get their hands on face masks.
There are a few things to consider when buying a reusable face mask, and even wearing a single-use mask.
From washing to microwaving, here are five things you need to know.
1. Look for a face mask that's triple-layered
When buying a reusable fabric face mask, or a single-use surgical mask, make sure they are good quality and that you are buying from a reputable source.
Ideally, a reusable cloth mask should have three layers of washable fabric and should fit snugly to cover your nose and mouth.
If you cannot find a suitable face mask in the shops or make a triple-layered one yourself, don't stress.
Victorian authorities have said a simple scarf or piece of fabric would be better than nothing in a pinch.
You can purchase cloth masks or surgical masks from chemists, hardware stores and other shops.
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This is mandatory guy. Many thanks for raising the importance of Masks in Australia. Let us all please start wearing a mask, it has been subsidized by the government as well and a 50 PC BOX MASKS is easily available from $10, the reusable ones. Let us all play corporate social responsibility and fight together to reduce COVID 19 effects. Lets be one big FAMILY!
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