CDC Recommends Double Masking in New Guidelines With Surgical, Cloth Combo

CDC Recommends Double Masking in New Guidelines With Surgical, Cloth Combo
A man wears a double mask as he walks in Times Square in New York City on April 6, 2020. Kena Betancur/Getty Images
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The Center for Disease Control (CDC) released new guidance on Wednesday urging Americans to take steps to improve their masks and their fit to “prevent getting and spreading COVID-19.”

“[N]ot all masks provide the same protection,” the CDC explained in its guidance. “When choosing a mask, look at how well it fits, how well it filters the air, and how many layers it has.”
Masooma Haq began reporting for The Epoch Times from Pakistan in 2008. She currently covers a variety of topics including U.S. government, culture, and entertainment.
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