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Masks to be made mandatory in Melbourne as cases rise – Chronicle
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says people in Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire will be fined if they do not have a mask or face covering when going outside as Victoria records 363 new cases.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says masks and face coverings will be made mandatory in Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire from 11.59pm on Wednesday.
Mr Andrews said Victoria has recorded 363 new cases of coronavirus over the past 24 hours including three deaths.
People defying the rules will face a $200 fine, Mr Andrews said.
Mr Andrew said the face coverings did not necessarily have to be a “hospital-grade mask”.
“It can be a scarf, it can be a homemade mask,” he told reporters.
Mr Andrews…
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