Mumbai: The government has released dos and don’ts for double masking. The government has said that the double mask should consist of a surgical mask and a double or triple layered cloth mask
| Dos | Don’ts |
| The double mask should consist of a surgical mask and a double or triple layered cloth mask. | Do not pair two masks of the same kind. |
| The mask should be pressed tightly on the nose bridge. | Do not wear the same mask for two consecutive days. |
| It should be ensured that breathing is not blocked. |
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According to one study, wearing two tightly fitted face masks can nearly double the effectiveness of filtering SARS-CoV-2 size particles, preventing them from reaching the wearer’s nose and mouth and causing COVID-19.
Research published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that the reason for increased filtration is not to add layers of fabric but to eliminate any gaps or poorly-fitting areas of the mask.
The country’s COVID-19 tally crossed the grim milestone of 2 crores on May 4.
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