According to researchers, the best design was that of a double-layer mask made of heavyweight “quilter’s cotton,” consisting of a thread count of 180 or more.
Researchers have found that wearing surgical masks can significantly reduce the rate of airborne COVID-19 transmission, according to a study released on Sunday.
The study, conducted by a team of scientists in Hong Kong, found the rate of non-contact transmission through respiratory droplets or airborne particles dropped by as much as 75 percent when masks were used. RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updates “The findings implied to the world and the public is that the effectiveness of mask-wearing against the coronavirus pandemic is huge,”