doublemasking

Double-masking ‘is only slightly better at stopping the spread of Covid’

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Double-masking is only slightly better at stopping the spread of coronavirus than wearing one face covering, a study has suggested. Japanese researchers said wearing one surgical mask that is fitted correctly could stop up to 85 per cent of viral particles from passing through. Doubling up on surgical masks offers no benefit because air resistance builds … Read more

US Covid expert Anthony Fauci calls for double-masking to slash the spread of coronavirus

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Wearing two face masks could slow down the spread of coronavirus even more than just one, Dr Anthony Fauci has claimed – but experts say there isn’t enough proof.  Dr Fauci — the US Government’s top infectious diseases expert — said it was ‘common sense’ that double-masking would be more effective.  He added it was … Read more