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Why are face masks compulsory in some countries?

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announces that masks will become mandatory in parts of Melbourne.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews. Source: AAP

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Since the pandemic's inception, over 100 countries have implemented policy directing their citizens to wear a mask. So why has Australia acted now?

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