Why is it not recommended to use 2 surgical masks at once?

JAKARTA – Usage double mask It is hoped that it will become a new habit for the community at this time spike in COVID-19 cases the higher it is. The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) also recommends it.

However, there is an important note from the Ministry of Health that the use of double masks should not be arbitrary. First, it must be ensured that the masks are of high quality, and the second is that the double mask in question is the first layer medical mask and the outer layer is a cloth mask.

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Doctors also do not recommend the use of double surgical masks. Isn’t this even better because the protection is tighter?

The Primaya Hospital Clinical Pathology Specialist, Bhakti Wara, Dr. Nafiandi, SpPK, explained that the recommended use of double masks is the same as what was conveyed by the Ministry of Health.

“So, use a surgical mask inside and a cloth mask outside. Using this type of mask will increase the effectiveness of mask filtration and can block 80% of particles,” explained Dr. Nafiandi in a written statement recently.

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