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COVID-gobbledygook: Experts slam mixed messaging on masks and more – Sydney Morning Herald
Experts in health and emergency communication say information from federal and state government is often hard for the average person to read and understand.
No, read the first line. If you are well, a mask is not required where there is low community transmission of COVID-19.
Dr Vyom Sharma stared at the message on his phone.
The Melbourne-based GP, who is working on the frontline of the state’s COVID-19 outbreak, quickly fired off a short and to the point response critiquing Mr Hunt’s messaging.
Soon after, the Health Department changed the infographic, removing the word no.
A spokesman for Mr Hunt told The Age his advice on masks had been cons…
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