How effect are face masks ?

Masked Titan

Senior Lister
If face masks are as effect as we are told they are , why do the big pharmaceutical companies that manufacture these mask have a disclaimer on their packaging ?
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Legal Disclaimer on their websites too

Masks are not designed or intended to prevent, mitigate, treat, diagnose or cure any disease or health condition, including COVID-19/Coronavirus. Masks are intended for general public use only. They are non-sterile and are not intended for use in any clinical or surgical setting or where exposure to bodily or hazardous fluids may be expected, where the risk of exposure through inhalation is high, or near intense heat or flammable gas. Masks are not surgical masks, personal protective equipment, or filtering respirators (such as N95 masks).

Masks are intended for adult use only. They should not be used by anyone with skin sensitivities or placed on children under age 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing or who is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.

MASKS ARE PROVIDED AS-IS, AND TEEPUBLIC SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEEPUBLIC SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THAT MASKS WILL PREVENT INFECTION OR THE TRANSMISSION OF VIRUSES OR DISEASES. MASKS ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT, AND ANY MEDICAL QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE BUYER. SHOULD THE PRODUCT PROVE DEFECTIVE FOLLOWING ITS PURCHASE, THE BUYER — AND NOT THE MANUFACTURER, DISTRIBUTOR, OR RETAILER — ASSUMES THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING OR REPAIR. TEEPUBLIC ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR INACCURACIES OR MISSTATEMENTS BY THIRD-PARTY SELLERS.

Designers are not allowed to make any medical, health, or protection claims in connection with the masks, or to refer to them as surgical masks, personal protective equipment, or filtering respirators (such as N95 masks). This includes in the mask design itself and in the title, tags, or description.

If you have any issues with this product, please contact TeePublic via the form at teepublic.com/contact or by emailing [email protected].

 
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