- Researchers are designing face masks that would include an outer enzyme membrane capable of killing the novel coronavirus.
- The enzymes would interact with the virus’s spike protein that lets it latch on to human cells and multiply.
- The face mask would not eliminate the risk of a COVID-19 infection, as face covers alone aren’t enough to stop the virus.
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Early on, we were told face masks weren’t necessary, but as more evidence came in, it became clear that we should all be wearing masks. Talking loudly and singing are enough to emit tiny droplets that may be invisible to the naked eye, but they can contain viral loads that are potentially infectious. The CDC revised its guidance on masks a few weeks ago, advising people to wear any sort of face cover if medical face masks and respirators aren’t available in stores.
Wearing masks while indoors is advisable, although the masks aren’t perfect. They can’t offer total protection. Touching your eyes, nose, or mouth after handling the mask, or while using it, is risky, as the virus can be present on all sorts of surfaces you’ve touched, including the mask. But researchers are now working on a face mask that would be able to kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus on contact.
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