"it will be possible to have greater protection"
You may have heard of double masking but have you heard of a nose mask, turns out it's now a thing.
A team of researchers in Mexico have created a mask you can wear on your nose while eating and drinking.
The mask is designed to be worn underneath your ordinary face mask so when removed for eating or drinking will cover your nose.
It has been developed by scientists from the National Polytechnic Institute in Mexico who say the mask 'will help reduce infections by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus - whose main route of entry into the body is by air'.
They also say that the nose mask is not intended to replace the masks'.
Specialist in immunology Dr. Acosta Altamirano said the mask will provide 'an important contribution'.
According to Ladbible, he also said:
"In this way, it will be possible to have greater protection, especially when it is difficult to maintain a healthy distance in restaurants, long-term flights or dental appointments."
The researchers are now working with a company who will produce the nasal masks.
