Face masks to protect yourself and others
Stay home if you have cold or flu symptoms. Please wear a mask if you have symptoms and need to leave home. You should not visit people at higher risk of severe illness, but if you must visit, it is strongly recommended you wear a mask.
Some people, including those at higher risk of severe illness, may choose to wear a mask to protect themselves, such as when indoors or in crowded settings like public transport. Be kind and considerate of someone’s choice to wear a mask.
Face masks in high-risk and health settings
You may be required to wear a mask in NSW when visiting high-risk settings such as aged and disability care. Masks may also be required in hospitals, general practices, medical centres and pharmacies. Wearing a mask in these settings helps protect people at higher risk of severe illness and staff.
Mask wearing at your local hospital is based on community transmission of respiratory viruses like COVID-19. Please check with the facility. Read advice on visiting hospitals.
