From tonight midnight masks will be forced and mandatory in Nsw or face $200 fine
https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.smh.com.au/national/nsw/…
Paddy’s market selling DGZW NON medical box 50 pack masks for $5 from today, seems to be least two pallets of stock left.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201029082208.h…
The results… show that most of the fabrics commonly used for non-clinical face masks are effective at filtering ultrafine particles.
Sure N95 is better, but even home-made and non-clinical masks are much better than nothing.
Fair, I was just operating under the info that they weren't fit for medical use.
"For medical use" is to protect the user, the mask policy is to protect everyone else. So your spit and snot does fly off.
No one is posting mask deals on OzBargain for medical use.
Yes. Paper towel is good enough for DIY mask. :-)
Yea it will suffice so as to not get fined
You won't get fined till Monday
They are mandated tonight, but no punishment until Monday.
Not sure why you were down-voted, as what you said is essentially correct:
Compliance will start from Monday, 4 January 2021 with $200 on the spot fines for individuals for non-compliance. Children under 12 are exempt but are encouraged to wear masks where practicable.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/update-on-restrictions…
what's the difference between medical and non medical?
Ones medical, ones not.
One is to dodge $200 fines and one is for medical settings?
Testing and certification.
"Medical" masks tend to have an ASTM level, and plenty of certification.
G'Day from WA
Please edit the title to include "Non-medical".