The Health Ministry today clarified the effectiveness of double-masking measures, citing research by the US' Centre for Disease Control (CDC).

This was after Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob today recommended the public to wear two face masks at high-risk places, even though it is not mandatory.

The Health Ministry said based on the CDC's finding, double masking can provide up to 85.4 percent protection compared to 56.1 percent when wearing a...