3 questions to ask about the effectiveness of your Covid mask
Updated / Wednesday, 10 Feb 2021
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Phil Lynott says wear a mask
Analysis: here s why you should think about what mask you wear and how you wear it
The emergence of new, potentially more infectious, coronavirus variants has led many people to worry about the effectiveness of their masks in protecting themselves and other people from catching Covid-19. Some experts are recommending people wear two masks in order to increase the protection.
Masks have been the subject of much debate since the pandemic began. Today, most governments and health bodies recommend we wear them to prevent the transmission of Covid-19.
How to tell if your face mask works as new Covid variants spread
There are three things about your face covering you need to keep in mind
Neil ShawNetwork Content Editor
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Is your mask effective against COVID-19? Three questions you should ask yourself
The emergence of new, potentially more infectious, coronavirus variants has led many people to worry about the effectiveness of their masks in protecting themselves and other people from catching COVID-19. Some experts are recommending people wear two masks in order to increase the protection.
Masks have been the subject of much debate since the pandemic began. Today, most governments and health bodies recommend we wear them to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.
But not all masks are the same, and not all are widely available. At the start of the pandemic, the global shortage of personal protection equipment, including masks, led to the mass uptake of reusable fabric face coverings.