Premier Victoria Daniel Andrews said facemasks had to be carried at all times to make it easier for people to wear them when needed.
In other news, the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) said it would be well-positioned to make a decision on vaccine approvals towards the end of next month and Victoria has started accepting travellers returning from abroad in an updated hotel quarantine system.
Meanwhile, travellers from South Australia will be allowed to enter WA without the need for quarantine starting Friday [11 Dec].
For health and support measures currently implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in your language, visit sbs.com.au/coronavirus.
