I would think the author would be more concerned by the part on the side of the box that says, “Warning, Does Not Protect Against Illness Or Disease.”
Oh hell no! They are intended only to make the Karen’s among us feel like the rest of us are still under their thumb. The irrational belief that they actually help with public safety has long been known to be a joke by anyone who is not an idiot.
Actually the article is first-rate sarcasm. Made me smile.