Lama mask: in China protect Pets from coronavirus

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KIEV. 14 Feb. UNN. At the time, as in China, the coronavirus is spreading more and more local began to try to protect from infection not only themselves but also their Pets. The masks go about everything, from men and women to cats, dogs and llamas, reports UNN.

So, despite the fact that experts are not sure whether the animals are infected in the owners are still worried and protective of their Pets.

Originally masks for Pets was created in order to protect them from the toxic polluted air, however, with the spread of the virus, their sales increased dramatically.

The owners also don’t want animals in contact or licking of the diseased, and in spite of the fact that the masks for animals are not so specialized, like people, they are still functional.

“If Pets go outside and come into contact with an infected person, they have a chance to catch”, – reported in the report of the epidemiologist Lee LANGSUAN.

At the moment, such masks for animals can cost about 7 dollars. (about 170 UAH) for three pieces.

For those who don’t want to buy a special mask or it is simply large for a pet, too, was invented variant – surgical face mask with slits for eyes.

Cat in a mask has become a local meme.


Thus, it should be noted that this mask is still unable to defend itself against viruses or bacteria that are transmitted through the air. It also will not protect against a number of infectious diseases – in particular, from a coronavirus.

As previously reported UNN, the scientists showed how the coronavirus looks under the microscope.