Covid-19 was considered as a new form of Pneumonia, and it was new for all medical professionals. At the time of its inception, no one would have ever wondered that it would last for so long. However, even medical professionals judged it similar to other viruses. They aimed to find a vaccine to save people from the virus.
As the days went by, researchers started seeing it as a difficult task. They found various new mutations in the virus. While researching, they began educating themselves, and the normal population regarding the precautions people should take to safeguard themselves against the virus.
Earlier precautionary measures included,
And so on.
The passing time and the research suggested a few more changed precautionary measures which were communicated. One of those updated measures included double masking while moving outside our homes. You might wonder whether double masking helped us to stay secure and safe against the virus? Even I was in the same confusion while hearing this precautionary measure.
As per CDC’s latest guidelines, double masking has significantly reduced the transmission of the Covid-19 virus. As per the guidelines, one has to use a surgical mask inside and a cloth mask above it. It gives excellent filtration, and it is pretty safe and helpful in controlling the spread of the Covid-19 virus. In addition, it provides a barrier to block the respiratory droplets and tremendously reduces the risk of transmission by 95%.
However, just having double masks does not reduce the possibility of transmission. You need to follow some additional precautions suggested by the medical professionals. Let me list them as well over here.
Covid19 Precautions to be taken alongside double masks
I have personally observed that people avoid going for a test even when they feel having been affected with Covid-19. Therefore, I feel we must keep a couple of points in our minds if we wish to safeguard ourselves and the people around us.
Additional points to be kept in mind during the pandemic
Conclusion
Whether you are infected with the Covid-19 virus or not, you need to follow double masking. Additionally, you need to follow the guidelines I mentioned above to keep yourself and your family safe during the pandemic.