[skipgs911]

OK, given the current dialogue on mask wear, maybe this should be in PARF... but, here is a hypothetical mask question that hopefully can be asked and answered directly without receiving pushback.

Has anyone seen a mask on the market with the following characteristics that could be used by those with medically-related inherent airflow impediments in certain very low- to no-risk situations with respect to disease transmission, but where having a mask on is nonetheless required:

1) Worn using a strap around the back of the head/neck, rather than around the ears;

2) Visibly covers the nose and mouth per typical mask wear requirements; mesh masks that are kind of see-through probably wouldn't pass muster in this scenario; AND

3) Provides no meaningful interruption to air flow when inhaling or exhaling - it should essentially feel like no mask is on.

Again, as this would be for very low- or no-risk scenario wear, so no particular level of protection against particulates, aerosols etc. is required

So yes, we are essentially talking about a "cosmetic" purpose mask, not a functional barrier.

Presumably, some sort of louver-like design might be required to accomplish all of the above. But materials and engineering innovation may have resulted in something else.

Thanks, Skip