Are these covers transparent?

Yes, mostly transparent plastic sleeve that covers the portion of the probe you put in your mouth.

are these sterile? a couple of reviewers say they are not, but the product description suggests it is?

It's "not packaged Sterile", for daily use, non-sterile is fine. Because sterile products are generally used for surgeons, etc. I had to say this probe cover is of good quality. I also bought a thermometer together. The quality is good and accurate. Recommend to you:

ASIN	B073RCVR7T
ASIN	B073RCVR7T
Additional Features	High Accuracy
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#13,364 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #6 in Oral Thermometers
Brand Name	Juvale
Color	White
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (10,989)
Date First Available	December 11, 2017
Display Type	Digital
Immersion Depth	3.75 Inches
Included Components	Thermometer Probe Covers
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Inner Material	wax paper and EVA film
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Length	11 Inches
Item model number	4332450029
Manufacturer	Juvale
Manufacturer	Juvale
Model	4332450029
Model Name	Digital Thermometer Probe Covers
Outer Material	Wax Paper
Product Care Instructions	Wipe Clean
Product Dimensions	5.1 x 1.4 x 0.01 inches; 1.13 ounces
Reusability	Not Reusable
Style Name	Probe
UPC	819132025818
Unit Count	100.0 Count
Upper Temperature Range	41 Degrees Celsius

100 Pack Digital Thermometer Covers Disposable, Thermometer Sleeves Disposable (3.75 x 1 in)

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