Public health officials are suggesting double masking as a way to increase the level of protection from the coronavirus and its multiple, more contagious variants.

"If you have a physical covering with one layer, you put another layer on, it just makes common sense that it likely would be more effective, and that's the reason why you see people either double masking or doing a version of an N95," Dr. Anthony Fauci, now chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden, told NBC's Savannah Guthrie.

Layer on the protection

A single-layer mask isn't really effective in blocking aerosols, studies show, and even homemade two- and three-ply fabric masks are only partially protective -- somewhere in the 50% to 60% range of effectiveness.

The StoreforPPE offers several options for Double Masking.

• The new EZ-Ware Mask offers inserts for Filters
• Any of our Disposable Masks, can be layered or covered with our Streetwear Fabric FaceMasks
• Don't want to layer or double mask?  Look for our KN-95 Masks that offer the same protection as N95 Masks