This week, mandatory mask-wearing rules were introduced to the Greater Sydney, Central Coast and Wollongong areas in certain settings, including at shopping and retail centres, on public transport and hair dressers.
People can be fined $200 for not complying with these NSW Health Orders.
Part of an ongoing series, COVID-19 Diaries.
Calls by health experts for mandatory mask-wearing in Sydney have been going on for weeks, if not months.
*Click on Images for full screen view
^This post has embedded links to further information
