Morning Briefing August 7: Kiwis told to get masks ready after Government U-turn
(WorldNews New Zealand)

New Zealand households have been told to add masks to their emergency supply kits in case there`s another outbreak of Covid-19 in the community. Source: istock.com It`s the first time the Government has recommended Kiwis keep face masks handy for any move back to Alert Level 2. Auckland University medical professor Des Gorman told TVNZ`s Seven Sharp the Government`s U-turn on masks is a matter of being precautious. He says the science is more robust now in terms of how protective masks are. Masks have been a source of contention in some countries throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Anti-maskers have cropped up in Australia where wearing masks in Victoria is compulsory. A police officer was...