Researchers Test Whether Cloth Masks Or Surgical Masks Are Best

The video discusses the effectiveness of different types of masks during the pandemic. Researchers from prestigious universities found that surgical masks are significantly more effective than double-layer cotton masks, with a 95% effectiveness rate compared to 37%. The CDC recommends multilayer cloth masks, which can block 50-70% of small droplets and particles.

Why might people reconsider the type of mask they wear?

• Because masks are uncomfortable.

• Because of new research findings.

• Because masks are no longer needed.

• Due to new fashion trends.

Which universities were involved in the mask effectiveness research?

• Princeton and Columbia

• Yale and Stanford

• Oxford and Cambridge

• Harvard and MIT

What percentage of particles can a surgical mask filter according to the research?

• 95%

• 70%

• 50%

• 37%

What does the CDC recommend if you choose to wear a cloth mask?

• No mask at all

• Plastic face shields

• Single-layer cloth masks

• Multilayer cloth masks

What is the effectiveness range of multilayer cloth masks in blocking small droplets and particles?

• 30% to 50%

• 10% to 30%

• 70% to 90%

• 50% to 70%