Global report: Face masks to be mandatory in Melbourne as worldwide Covid-19 deaths pass 600,000

Face coverings to be worn in Australian city from Wednesday 11.59pm; WHO reports daily record increase; EU standoff over recovery planCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAuthorities in Australia are stepping up their battle against coronavirus with the second biggest city of Melbourne announcing the introduction of mandatory face coverings from Wednesday. The move came as the global death toll from Covid-19 passed 600,000, following another daily record increase in cases.The premier of the Australian state of Victoria said people in Melbourne, and the adjacent shire of Mitchell to its north, would have to wear a mask or a face covering from 11.59pm on Wednesday. It’s the first time masks have been made compulsory in the country, with a threat of a A$200 (US$140) fine for non-compliance. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/19/global-report-face-masks-to-be-mandatory-in-melbourne-as-worldwide-covid-19-deaths-pass-600000 #coronavirus_outbreak #australia_news #world_news #melbourne #european_union #spain #israel #south_africa