'Double masking prevents Covid infection by 85-88%': PGIMS doctor

Video Credit: HT Digital Content
Published on April 28, 2021 - Duration: 02:47s

'Double masking prevents Covid infection by 85-88%': PGIMS doctor

A doctor at PGIMS Rohtak suggested that double masking to check coronavirus infection.

Dr Dhruv Chaudhary said double masking prevents Covid-19 infection by 85-88%.

The doctorโ€™s advice comes amid a steep surge in Covid cases across the country.

โ€œDouble masking prevents Covid-19 infection by 85-88%.

No need to wear two masks if you are using N-95 mask.

A mask should cover your nose and mouth completely,โ€ said Dr. Dhruv Chaudhary, Nodal Officer for Covid-19, PGIMS Rohtak.

India on Wednesday recorded over 3.6 lakh fresh cases and more than 3,290 deaths.


You are here


๐Ÿ’ก newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

COVID-19

Contagious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2
Tech giant Apple has recorded the biggest drop in iPhone sales since the early months of the COVID pandemic.
Credit: Sky News - Published 4 days ago

In India, almost 90% of people who received Covid vaccine, received the AstraZeneca vaccine which in India is called Covishield.
Credit: DNA - Published 5 days ago

Two companies are being sued by the British government for over ยฃ145m after they allegedly supplied defective COVID-19 tests.
Credit: Sky News - Published 6 days ago

A dad who suffered a brain injury just days after receiving a British-developed COVID vaccine has told Sky News he would never have had the jab if he had known..
Credit: Sky News - Published 1 week ago

Related videos from verified sources

Double mask prevents COVID infection by 85% to 88%: Haryana's COVID-19 nodal officer 01:48
Video credit: ANI - Published on April 27, 2021 

You might like