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.

How effective is a surgical mask at filtering particles?

• 37%

• 50%

• 70%

• 95%

What percentage of small droplets and particles can multilayer cloth masks block according to the data?

• Up to 30 to 50%

• Up to 50 to 70%

• Up to 70 to 90%

• None of the above