MMA advises public against 'false sense of security' with surgical gloves

• UPDATED 10.45PM with the response from local glove manufacturer Top Glove.

CORONAVIRUS | 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 (MMA).

The MMA in a statement to Malaysiakini said wearing gloves risk triggering "a false sense of security" to a point that other safety precautions are ignored.