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SHOW TRANSCRIPT The CDC says there are two ways to significantly reduce your risk of getting COVID-19, and both involve wearing a mask. Studies show wearing two masks and making sure your mask fits properly reduce exposure. One study found wearing two masks blocked 92.5% of cough particles, as opposed to one mask that blocked less than 50%. Another experiment looked at the spread of COVID during breathing, when two people were double-masked or wearing snug-fitting masks. It found their exposure was reduced up to 96%. 

CDC study: 2 masks and tighter fit could reduce COVID-19 exposure by up to 96% and last updated 2021-02-10 14:55:02-05 Masks and facial coverings are required in most settings to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The CDC released new data Wednesday on how to improve mask fit that reduces a person’s exposure to the virus by as much as 96%. It comes down to reducing gaps, by CDC’s study looked at what impact, if any, these simple methods had on slowing the spread. Coronavirus is spread from person-to-person through droplets in the air when an infected person speaks, coughs, sings, ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Ever since the pandemic took hold, convincing everyone to wear a mask has been a challenge. And now, with a more contagious variant of COVID-19 detected in the U.S., there's a question as to whether people should double up on their protection. Former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg was spotted wearing two masks at the inauguration. "I approach this like I approach a Chicago winter," said Dr. Michelle Prickett, of Northwestern Medicine. "If I'm going to be outside for a long time, I'm going to layer up." Dr. Prickett said a double mask mandate is not necessary. Instea...