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WA dumps masks as COVID-19 rules further eased

Michael BennetWA reporter

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Western Australia has joined the rest of the country in ditching mask mandates for most indoor venues and proof of vaccination requirements, as the state further eased COVID-19 restrictions down to “baseline settings”.

“I’m sure this will be a great relief to many,” Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said on Tuesday, adding masks “can and should” still be worn by people who remain concerned or are more vulnerable.

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Michael Bennet is WA reporter for The Australian Financial Review based in Perth. He has worked as a journalist for more than a decade, including at The Australian where he was senior banking reporter and also covered economics, markets and deals. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.bennet@afr.com

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