Statement from the Acting Chief Medical Officer and State and Territory Chief Health Officers: Advice on the use of masks for those exposed to bushfire smoke
The Acting Chief Medical Officer and State and Territory Chief Health Officers have released a statement for the general public and health professionals about the use of masks by people exposed to bushfire smoke.
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Statement from the Acting Chief Medical Officer and State and Territory Chief Health Officers: Advice on the use of masks for those exposed to bushfire smoke
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Publication date:
6 January 2020
Last updated:
30 January 2020
Publication type:
Fact sheet
Intended audience:
General public
Description:
The statement includes information about:
- the best ways to protect yourself and your family from the health effects of bushfire smoke
- who is most at risk and may benefit from the use of a mask
- the types of masks available
- how to use a mask safely and effectively
- where to find a mask