Photo: ODT filesThe Otago Regional Council will seek guidance from the Government about how to enforce mask-wearing on its Orbus network. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said it was harder for people to protect themselves and track close contacts on public transport. "We know masks protect you." Aucklanders should continue to wear masks when outside of their homes, and everyone taking public transport needed to take responsibly for wearing a face mask at Level 2 and above, she said. "If Covid can spread on a bus, and we know masks make a difference, let’s wear masks."

Source: Otago Daily Times August 24, 2020 16:30 UTC