P2 mask update

We understand that many Canberrans are calling The Canberra Hospital and Walk-in-Centres seeking advice on where they can get P2/N95 masks. Work is continuing on how the masks will be made available to the more vulnerable people in our community who are particularly sensitive to smoky conditions and those who are unable to avoid prolonged outdoor exposure. We will provide an update as soon as possible. We understand that stock continues to be limited at hardware suppliers and/or chemists. Our advice to the community remains that the best way to avoid exposure to the smoke is by staying indoors (with windows and doors closed). For those choosing to wear P2 and N95 masks, advice on how to fit them properly is available from ACT Health at: https://www.health.act.gov.au/public-health-alert/heavy-smoke-and-hot-conditions-act

While our advice to the community remains that the best way to avoid exposure to the smoke is by staying indoors (with windows and doors closed) we understand that many people in our community also have a preference to use P2 masks. Information on P2 and N95 masks, and how to fit them properly is available from ACT Health at: https://www.health.act.gov.au/public-health-alert/heavy-smoke-and-extreme-heat-conditions-act The ACT Government has been able to confirm the arrival of new stocks of P2 masks into Canberra retail markets which will be available through chemists and hardware stores later today or tomorrow. It is a good idea to call ahead to providers to check stock. The ACT government has also accepted an offer from the Commonwealth of a stock of P2 masks which will be made available for vulnerable people as air quality conditions require.More information will come on how the masks will be made available as soon as possible. These are likely to be made available for people who are particularly sensitive to smoky conditions and those who are unable to avoid prolonged outdoor exposure.