Coronavirus live news: Two masks 'substantially reduce' exposure; Italy to reopen ski resorts

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A study by the US CDC has shown wearing two masks can “substantially reduce” exposure to Covid-19.

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A study by the US CDC has shown wearing two masks can “substantially reduce” exposure to Covid-19. pic.twitter.com/Z4VHOloZ7l

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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, with me, Alison Rourke.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found close-fitting surgical masks worn underneath cloth masks – known as double masking – can significantly enhance protection against Covid-19.

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