Authorities Ask Victorians Not to ‘Vilify’ Anyone Not Wearing a Mask

Authorities Ask Victorians Not to ‘Vilify’ Anyone Not Wearing a Mask
People are seen wearing face masks while shopping at the Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne, Australia on July 11, 2020. Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
Alex Joseph
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MELBOURNE—Victoria’s chief health officer Brett Sutton has asked Melbourians to not make quick judgements on anyone not wearing a face mask as the state settles into it being mandatory.

Sutton is calling on people not to “vilify individuals” or make a quick judgement if they see someone not wearing a mask in public.