FILED - The average face mask is limited to preventing the spread of viruses, but scientists believe high-tech versions will let you know when they have detected a nearby virus. — Photo: Marijan Murat/dpa
BEIJING: Scientists in China say they have developed a sensor to be worn on face masks that can detect small amounts of coronavirus and other flu viruses in the air and alert the wearer on their smartphone.
With a “real-time detection platform for various respiratory infectious diseases,” the device could serve as an early warning system to prevent viral outbreaks, according to research published in the scientific journal Matter.
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