Category: Australian mask mandate

Victoria Ends Vaccinated Economy, Drops Vax Passport, Close Contact Isolation Rules

The Australian state of Victoria is dropping most of its COVID-19 rules, including vaccination passports, QR code check-ins, mask mandates, and close contact isolation. Health Minister Martin Foley announced that from April 23, patrons will no longer be required to have two COVID-19 vaccination doses or show their vaccination status before entering a venue, ending…


Health Expert Calls on Australian States to Lift Mask Mandates in Schools

A leading authority in infectious disease has called for Australian state governments to remove mask rules for school students in the classroom as the jurisdictions proceed with relaxing indoor mandates. Many states across the country have taken action to ease mask mandate in indoor venues, except for some high-risk environments like hospitals, aged care and…