Western Australia state reintroduces mask mandate after COVID-19 spike

Western Australia state reintroduces mask mandate after COVID-19 spike

Published November 18,2023


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The state of Western Australia introduced plans to reintroduce a face-mask mandate at hospitals within the capital Perth following latest spike of COVID-19 circumstances, in line with native media.

Patients and hospitals employees will begin carrying face masks as of Monday, native every day WA Today reported on Friday.

State Chief Health Officer Andy Robertson stated new circumstances had been rising since early September in Western Australia.

“It’s an expected part of the ongoing evolution of COVID-19 in the community as people’s immunity wanes over time,” the every day quoted Robertson as saying.

He additionally suggested non-public hospitals and aged care services to strengthening mask-wearing necessities for employees and guests.

During final week, 531 circumstances reported within the state and 57 of them admitted in hospital whereas 4 individuals misplaced their lives, in line with report.

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Source: www.anews.com.tr