Why facemasks are here to stay, even once we’re vaccinated

Facemasks are here to stay, according to the experts, even once the majority of the population is vaccinated against COVID-19.

And it’s for a simple reason.

“The whole point of the mask side of things is an odds reduction thing,” Dr Chris Moy, from the AMA, told 3AW.

He said wearing a mask would limit illness such as coronavirus from spreading through the community.

Dr Moy admits there’s little doubt wearing a mask at work has turned some people off returning to the office.

Press PLAY below hear Dr Moy explain why masks are here to stay

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