A breathable viral barrier film, viral barrier laminate and surgical
articles including the film or laminate are provided. The film has viral
barrier properties in the presence of low surface tension liquids, as
well as in the presence of aqueous liquids. The film includes a core
layer surrounded by two skin layers. The core layer includes a polymer
matrix, filler particles, and at least 0.5% by weight of a selected
fluorochemical. The film is bonded to one or more nonwoven webs to
provide laminates useful in surgical articles.