Why You Should Double-Mask To Prevent COVID-19 (And How To Do It)

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Why You Should Double-Mask To Prevent COVID-19 (And How To Do It)

As more contagious coronavirus variants emerge, health experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, say it’s probably a good idea to start doubling up on your face masks. The new variants are…

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