@CPHO_Canada recently recommended using 3-ply masks to provide additional protection against transmission of #Covid19. This is a very reasonable recommendation & should not be cause for alarm. A few points 1/5

Logically, the more layers, the greater the level of filtration and effectiveness of a mask. This does not mean that you MUST buy/wear a specific 3-ply mask in order to reduce #Covid19 viral transmission 2/5

Some simple "add ons" to improve your mask's effectiveness:
- Coffee filter
- A folded tissue paper (bonus: absorbs humidity to fogging up glasses)
- toilet paper (3 ply preferred here for sure ) 3/5

Most importantly: remember masks are only ONE part of the risk reduction toolkit. Always be mindful of distancing + minimizing time of exposure to others indoors or in poorly ventilated spaces. There are no zero risk in #Covid19 #WHRoseGarden 4/5

Brief Summary here. Thanks @gollydrat for this piece.
Think "3 Ply approach" before 3 ply mask.

https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/three-layer-face-masks-canada_ca_5fa2de9fc5b62fc3f81204ad

- Masking + Distancing + Handwashing.
The whole IS greater than the sum of it's parts!
Stay safe everyone. End 5/5