Recently, there has been more and more cases of coronavirus (Covid-19). The Australian government is thinking whether wearing masks should be made mandatory. In my opinion, I strongly believe that wearing masks should be mandatory. There are many reasons why it should be mandatory.

Firstly, wearing masks can slow down the spread of coronavirus. It is proven that if you do not wear a mask it is more likely for you to get infected. If people do not help stop the spread overtime, there will be more and more cases of coronavirus. Wearing masks is one way of slowing down the spread.

Secondly, wearing masks will protect the safety of yourself and others. If you do not wear a mask, that means you do not care about your safety. The Australia government and state government has been easing restrictions and opening malls and cafes.

Lastly, some people think wearing masks is not effective. However, scientists have researched that it could reduce the transmission as shown in many countries such as Singapore and Japan. More and more people are meeting up and gathering, therefore wearing a mask will protect everyone.

In conclusion, wearing masks will slow down the spread of coronavirus, improve the safety of you. Wearing masks should be mandatory in Australia.