Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has stood firm on his decision to continue mandatory face masks despite the state recording very low virus numbers.
The state has experienced its lowest daily increase in cases since mid-June with only five new cases and three fatalities recorded in the last 24-hour period.
“I've been clear in my judgement, significant benefit, very low cost … I know they are not pleasant to wear,” Mr Andrews said.
“I think they play an important part.
“There will come a time when they're not needed and when that time comes, then people won't have to wear them.
But far from easing this, I can tell you the public health team are motivated to make sure that these shields without a face covering and a fitted face covering and mask are not enough.”
