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South Korea’s nose-only ‘kosk’ mask for Covid-safe eating raises eyebrows
The unusual masks designed to protect wearers while they eat have attracted criticism online
An anti-virus mask that only covers the nose and can continue to be worn while eating and drinking is on sale in South Korea.
The “kosk”, a combination of ko, the Korean word for nose, and mask, has been released by a company called Atman and sells for 9,800 won ($8.13; £5.99) for a box of 10 on online retailer Coupang. It consists of two pieces, one of which can be removed to leave the mouth uncovered.
Read the original article at The Guardian