MMA advises public against wearing surgical gloves to prevent Covid-19

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The Malaysian Medical Association says wearing gloves risk triggering 'a false sense of security' to a point that other safety precautions are ignored.

| The wearing of surgical gloves by the public as protective gear against Covid-19 is not recommended as they can do more harm than good, according to

the Malaysian Medical Association .said wearing gloves risk triggering "a false sense of security" to a point that other safety precautions are ignored.

 

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