People travelling to Australia will no longer be required to wear masks, one week after the government dropped the mask mandate for domestic flights.
The move, which takes effect on Sept. 9,  comes as COVID-19 restrictions continue to be axed across the nation.
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said the mask mandate was removed on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer that it is “no longer proportionate in the current context.”
“The requirement to wear masks on international flights to Australia was first implemented in January 2021 to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 on board flights,” he said.
“I encourage everyone travelling overseas to be mindful of the continuing risk of COVID-19 and to take personal precautions to stop the spread and stay safe.”…