/oss/taxonomy/term/4320/all en /oss/article/health/surgical-mask-wont-protect-you-coronavirus <p> </p> <hr /> <p><em>This article was first published in</em><span> </span><a href="https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/christopher-labos-a-surgical-mask-wont-protect-you-from-coronavirus">The Montreal Gazette<span>.</span></a></p> <hr /> <p>The following is a public service announcement: Please stop stealing masks from your doctor’s office. I realize that people are worried about coronavirus, but before you commit petty theft, you should probably know that those masks won’t protect you from catching the virus.</p> Wed, 12 Feb 2020 20:25:02 +0000 Christopher Labos MD, MSc 8107 at /oss