Growing calls for return of mask mandates

There are growing calls for the return of mask mandates as Australia verges on a grim COVID-19 milestone.

Australia is expected to hit 10,000 COVID-19 related deaths in the coming days, with fears that number will continue to climb.

Health authorities are concerned new variants and booster complacency will lead to a possible spike in cases.

Dr Kerryn Phelps spoke to A Current Affair about the evolving situation.

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