What are the rules around Greater Brisbane’s coronavirus mask mandate? Your questions answered

For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began, mask wearing has been made compulsory for millions of residents in the Greater Brisbane region.

The mandate has been imposed to stop a potentially “catastrophic” outbreak arising from a hotel quarantine cleaner being in the community for five days while infectious with the highly contagious mutant UK variant.

University of Queensland virologist Kirsty Short said masks were an effective preventative measure, particularly given the rates of asymptomatic transmission.

So what is the correct way to wear a mask? And do I really need to wear one when driving?

Here’s everything you need to know.

What are the rules?