Will Wearing a Mask Protect You Against Coronavirus?

Fear of COVID-19 has led to a massive surge in sales of surgical face masks and respirators.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Fear of coronavirus infection has led to a massive increase in sales of surgical face masks and respirators. Many health care facilities are now struggling to obtain the supplies needed to protect health care workers and patients

• Health experts are issuing public statements saying the masks won’t protect healthy people against infection …