People in other countries have been told to wear masks to protect from coronavirus. Australia isn't

Coronavirus restrictions in Australia, are easing and that means there's more and more people getting out and about.

But COVID-19 is still out there and people have been urged to be cautious and stay vigilant about protecting themselves as best they can.

In other countries, that protection includes a face mask — some choose to wear them, others have to.

In Australia, though, the broad advice remains that most people don't need one.

Here's what we know so far about why that is and whether it's likely to change.

Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-22/coronavirus-should-australians-wear-face-masks-for-protection/12265036