Health experts say that wearing a mask provides protection against COVID-19, both for the person wearing it and for those around them. Now, reports CBS Denver, there is evidence that wearing two masks can provide even more protection.
The medical editor of the station, dr. Dave Hnida, spoke in an interview on CBSN Denver about these reports.
“It has been supported by research that two masks are actually better than one,” Hnida said. “What we’re specifically saying is that two masks can actually be the same as the protection you would get from N-95 masks, which is considered the best mask since there is a complete respirator type unit.”
According to him, it provides an extra layer of protection if you wear a surgical mask with a cloth mask over it.
“The reason for this is that you end up getting more filtration of viral particles. It becomes an obstacle course for the viral particle to enter your nose and throat from the air and then into your lungs.”
But Hnida warns that three masks can go too far, as it can affect the ability to breathe.
He pointed out that Joe Biden has been “double-masking” for several months now, just like NFL coaches at games.
“Even in my own family, if we have outside contact – as limited as it may be – we double down,” Hnida said. So the question is, ‘Is it effective? ‘The answer is’ yes’ – and that’s something you might want to consider. ‘