PEOPLE could potentially contaminate themselves while wearing a mask.
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It's this truth that has prompted the Wimmera Health Care Group to release a video showing to put on a mask properly.
Last week, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said people in regional areas must wear masks in situations where they can't keep a distance of 1.5 metres away from the nearest person.
A spokesman said: "We recommend that our community members wear face masks any time they are in a public space with other people around and they cannot maintain constant social distancing of 1.5 metres."
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Alexander Darling
Alexander has been a member of the Wimmera Mail-Times' editorial team since December 2018, covering politics, business and property among other rounds. He is a passionate St.Kilda and rock and roll fan, and has previously worked as a radio reporter in Port Macquarie and Gosford, NSW.
Alexander has been a member of the Wimmera Mail-Times' editorial team since December 2018, covering politics, business and property among other rounds. He is a passionate St.Kilda and rock and roll fan, and has previously worked as a radio reporter in Port Macquarie and Gosford, NSW.
