As COVID-19 cases increase in Victoria get your protection against COVID-19 now

Taken from Healthline: In the case of the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the CDCnotes that simple face coverings or masks can reduce its spread:

“CDC recommends that people wear a cloth face covering to cover their nose and mouth in the community setting. This is an additional public health measure people should take to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in addition to (not instead of) social distancing, frequent hand cleaning and other everyday preventive actions.”

The CDC recommends healthcare workers wear face masks when working with patients who have the flu.

The CDC also recommends patients who show signs of respiratory infections be given masks while they’re in healthcare settings until they can be isolated.

If you’re sick and need to be around others, properly wearing a mask can protect those around you from contracting your illness.