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Victorian coronavirus cases climb as Government makes masks mandatory for Melbourne and Mitchell Shire – ABC News

Residents in Metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire will be required to wear masks outside of the home from Thursday. Victoria recorded 363 new coronavirus cases overnight.

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Residents in Metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire will soon be required to wear face coverings in public or risk a fine, as Victoria extends its state of emergency by another four weeks.
Key points:

  • Victoria has extended its state of emergency until August 16
  • Three people have died since yesterday, bringing Victoria’s death toll to 38
  • It’s hoped mandatory face coverings will drive down workplace transmission

The new rule will come into effect from 11…

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