Doctors suggest 2 masks instead of one to stop COVID-19 spread
Grabbing a mask before heading out the door is now part of our everyday routine, but some medical experts say putting on just one might not be enough.
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Jan 28, 2021, 3:42 AM
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Updated 1,177 days ago
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3h agoGrabbing a mask before heading out the door is now part of our everyday routine, but some medical experts say putting on just one might not be enough.
Dr. Anthony Fauci and some other medical experts are recommending that people wear not just one, but two masks.
They even say N-95 masks are a good idea for everyone to wear if possible.
Doctors say all you have to do is simply put another mask on along with the one you're wearing to give yourself the most protection.
However, some people worry it could be too much.
News 12’s Melissa Rose Cooper speaks with experts on the proposed method to stop the spread.
