Comparison of mask types for COVID-19 | Safe Work Australia
Masks and respirators provide the wearer with differing levels of protection from inhaling the virus. It is important to understand the different type of masks and the level of protection they provide, to ensure you use the appropriate mask for your workplace setting.
What is the best face mask to wear to stop the spread of COVID-19?
2022年1月13日 · A growing group of experts say medical respirators, known as N95 or P2 masks, are the only masks that can prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
Protecting yourself and others from COVID-19
2023年7月5日 · We wear masks to protect ourselves or to help protect more vulnerable people. We may be required to wear a mask when using public transport, or catching a plane, or when visiting a medical or high risk facility. If you see someone wearing a mask respect their choice. And keep a mask handy, so you can use it when needed.
Face masks and respirators that we regulate
2024年7月10日 · Information on the different types of face masks and respirators. A face mask qualifies as a medical device when it is: Unless exempt, all medical devices supplied in Australia must be included in the ARTG. Non-sterile face masks that don’t make claims that qualify them as a medical device, are not regulated by the TGA.
COVID-19 and face masks - Information for consumers
Information for consumers regarding the use of face masks to protect against the transmission of COVID-19. This fact sheet explains how to safely put on and remove face masks. It also reinforces the importance of existing prevention measures including staying home if you have symptoms, physical distancing, hand hygiene and cough etiquette.
Face masks - COVID-19 protection - healthdirect
Face masks can protect you from things in the air, such as viruses and pollutants. Wearing a face mask, protects you from airborne viruses like COVID-19, influenza (flu) and many viruses that cause the common cold. This can lower the spread of respiratory diseases. But they need to be worn correctly and consistently for this to happen.
Face masks and COVID-19 - Therapeutic Goods Administration …
Reuse of face masks and gowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The following resource provides guidance to consumers on the different types and use of face masks. This page compiles all our resources related to face masks and COVID-19.
COVID-19 mask rules explained for every state and territory
2022年2月24日 · Masks will be coming off indoors today across much of the east coast, while a mask mandate has been extended in Western Australia. Jump to your state or territory to see what the rules are where you live.
Lockdowns, mask mandates and new vaccine rules. Here's the latest COVID …
2021年6月29日 · It includes the 11 local government areas that already had some restrictions and mask orders come into effect on Tuesday morning. The three-day lockdown was sparked by a new case of coronavirus, a 19-year-old clerical worker from the Prince Charles Hospital. Health authorities have confirmed she has the Delta variant.
FAQs on community use of face masks - Australian Commission …
Wearing face masks may protect you from droplets (small drops) when a person with COVID-19 coughs, speaks or sneezes, and you are less than 1.5 metres away from them. Wearing a mask will also help protect others if you are infected with the virus, whether or not you have symptoms.