We did not find evidence that surgical-type face masks are effective in reducing laboratory-confirmed influenza transmission, either when worn by infected persons (source control) or by persons in the general community to reduce their susceptibility. [Emphasis added]
We already know this. But surgical masks are not the only masks. Also they were never designed to stop viruses. They were designed to stop sweat and saliva from the surgeon from dropping into a patients during surgery. They help prevent infections during surgery. Using them to stop a virus is like using a banana peal to protect your apples. That’s not what they are for. They protect bananas
