"I just can't understand why we're not adopting masks when we can't keep social distancing." Epidemiologist Prof. @MarylouiseMcla1 says she's concerned Australia might be following the United States' lead on #COVID masks - turning them political. #TheDrum

Have masks become political in Australia? | The Drum

In this clip: Epidemiologist at UNSW and member of the WHO Covid-19 advisory panel Mary-Louise McLaws.

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It’s not the politicians in Australia, it’s the public health orthodoxy recommending against masks. See current Australian Health Protection Committee for example.
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Replying to @wbbab00n @ABCthedrum
Do you wear one?

Jul 2, 2020 · 12:15 PM UTC

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Replying to @MarylouiseMcla1 @ABCthedrum
No. Purchased them some time ago but still sitting by the front door unused. Happy to accept current advice is they are not yet necessary in wider Melbourne. Am not happy that expert guidance for a long time was they do not work. But happy to agree that advice will/can change.
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Whenever you go on public transport or where people aren’t distancing enough, please use them :)
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