Israeli researchers have developed an invisible face mask that protects users from coronavirus, MERS, influenza and other respiratory viruses. The new mask is a type of invisible air curtain that flows in front of the user’s face and is mounted on a hat visor. /Wisdome Wearables/

The air curtain protects the eyes, nose, and mouth. The researchers successfully tested the new technology, showing effective blocking of tiny droplets formed during breathing and speaking, as well as large droplets formed during coughing and sneezing. /Photo: inn.co.il/

When the user is in a contaminated area, the air screen removes sprays from the front of the face in an “erosion” process. Interviews by the researchers with dozens of subjects in nursing homes, universities, shops and offices clearly showed the benefits of the invisible mask. /e-med.co.il/

File Photo: Israeli researchers have developed an invisible face mask that protects users from coronavirus, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), influenza and other respiratory viruses, the Israel Institute of Technology (Technion) said Thursday.