DOH: No need for public to wear double masks

The Department of Health (DOH) stated on Saturday that there is no need for the public to wear double masks despite the presence of the new and more transmissible COVID-19 variant in the country.

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said there is insufficient evidence to support the effectiveness of double masking, maintaining that a single face mask provides about 60% to 70% protection when combined with face shields and social distancing, offering around 99% overall protection.