Surgeons masks are designed to prevent bacterial spread, not viral. Huge difference in size. Not only that, but a surgeons mask is put on, used, and discarded in an environment specifically designed for such use. It is not designed for use outside that environment. They dont touch the mask once its in position. They discard it in biohazard bins once its been used, not in a pocket, the dashboard, or hanging from a rear-view mirror.
Well said.
Bears repeating. So here it is again for those who missed it the first time.
***Surgeons masks are designed to prevent bacterial spread, not viral. Huge difference in size. Not only that, but a surgeons mask is put on, used, and discarded in an environment specifically designed for such use. It is not designed for use outside that environment. They dont touch the mask once its in position. They discard it in biohazard bins once its been used, not in a pocket, the dashboard, or hanging from a rear-view mirror.***