Late last night, the state government announced mandatory mask regulations, which came into effect at midnight.

A statement from the Acting Chief Health Officer Dr Clare Looker said:

"There are steps we can take right now to protect ourselves and each other. That’s why, from 11:59pm Wednesday 14 July, face mask rules will change for Victorians aged 12 and above.

Wearing a face mask will be mandatory indoors (not at home) unless an exception applies – this includes all workplaces, and secondary schools.

Masks must also be worn outdoors if you cannot maintain 1.5m distance from people who aren’t from your household (such as at an outdoor event)."

Exceptions apply, and more information is available online at www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au.