Scientists have created a face mask that can detect common respiratory viruses, including influenza and coronavirus, in the air in droplets or aerosols. The highly sensitive mask can send an alert to the wearer’s mobile phone within 10 minutes if targeted pathogens are present in the surrounding air (Matter 2022 Sep 19. https://doi.org/). 10.1016/ j.matt.2022.08.020
“Previous research has shown face mask wearing can reduce the risk of spreading and contracting