By AFP More by this AuthorAn Indian man said he paid about Sh400,000 ($4,000) for a bespoke gold face mask to protect him from the coronavirus raging in the country. "It is a thin mask and has tiny pores that is helping me to breathe," Shankar said. "I am not sure if it will be effective to protect me from a coronavirus infection but I am taking other precautions," he added. Kurhade -- whose company makes industrial sheds -- said he got the idea for the gold face mask after seeing a media report about a man wearing one made from silver. "They are awestruck when they see me wearing the gold mask in markets."

Source: Daily Nation July 04, 2020 16:21 UTC