Coronavirus: Experts recommend double masking to prevent infection; here is how to do it the right way

Double masking was also a measure suggested by the Centre for Disease Control (CDC), the USA after studies confirmed its workings. According to scientists, layering up an additional layer of mask over the other not just offers strengthened protection, but also helps lower infectivity and transmission by effectively curbing the pathogen from collecting. As per studies, double masking could lessen down infection chances and cut severity rates by as much as 85-95%.