Article 5E117 CDC study recommends double masking to reduce Covid-19 exposure

CDC study recommends double masking to reduce Covid-19 exposure

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Research suggests people can increase aerosol droplet protection by 90% with well-fitted surgical mask covered by a cloth mask

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found close-fitting surgical masks worn underneath cloth masks - known as double masking - can significantly enhance protection against Covid-19.

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