Double mask COVID: Are 2 masks better than 1? Doctors weigh in
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...
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