Japanese researchers have developed masks that can detect Covid-19.
The team at Kyoto Prefectural University in western Japan found a way to test the virus at home.
The scientists created a mask filter coated with a vaccine against the virus, based on previous research showing the birds had strong resistance to disease.
In a small study, test subjects wore masks and the filters were removed after eight hours and sprayed with a chemical that glows under ultraviolet light if the virus is present. The filters on the people with Covid were glowing.
The team wants to develop masks that will glow automatically if the virus is detected.
Tsukamoto has been studying the immunity power of ostriches for years, looking for ways to adapt it to fight diseases.
Tsukamoto told the news agency that he found his own positive vibes for Covid after he wore a special mask. A standard test confirmed the diagnosis.
