CDC Recommends Double-Masking
to Protect from COVID-19.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) announced the new guidance on Wednesday.
The CDC recommends wearing a
multi-layer mask or layering a cloth mask
over a disposable one for better protection.
The organization also
advises selecting masks
that have a nose wire and
can be adjusted for a snug fit.
Experts say double-masking is particularly
important when around crowds or when in
grocery stores for extended periods of time.
The change comes after advocates had
pleaded with federal health officials for
months to update mask recommendations.
The update also comes as officials fear surges
in new cases as the more infectious coronavirus
variants circulate in the United States