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Coronavirus Australia live news: Australian Open spectators must wear masks when roof is closed
Masks to be worn when tennis roof is closed
The Victorian Government has confirmed tennis fans will have to wear masks in stadiums at the Australian Open whenever the roof is closed.
The health department has contacted Tennis Australia to update its advice, after an Australian Open hotel quarantine worker tested positive to the highly infectious UK strain of coronavirus.
Earlier this week the State Government announced masks would be mandatory in all indoor spaces.
“In the context of the Australian Open, when the roof is closed at its venues with retractable roofs, these venues are deemed to be indoor spaces under the restrictions and masks use is required by all spectators and officials,” a government spokesperson said.
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