This is old (May 2020) but worth a read to see the twisting and spinning of the label on a box of surgical masks.
We recently fact-checked this false claim, yet new versions on Facebook are now pointing to a warning label that appears to be on the side of a box of disposable surgical masks. The label in the image reads:
"This product is an ear loop mask, this product is not a respirator and will not provide any protections against COVID-19 (coronavirus) and other viruses or contaminants."
The photo appears to be legitimate. But the words on the label are being misinterpreted as evidence to suggest that masks are not effective.
But that’s not what this photo shows. This is a misunderstanding about the kind of protection standard masks provide and a misreading of the disclaimer, which isn’t saying the masks are ineffective at limiting the spread of COVID-19.
KEK
Label: will not provide any protections against COVID-19
PolitiFact: isn’t saying the masks are ineffective at limiting the spread of COVID-19.
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2020/may/21/facebook-posts/disposable-homemade-masks-are-effective-stopping-a/