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a Resident of the Indian state of Maharashtra has spent 289 thousand rupees (almost four dollars) for a gold mask to protect yourself from a new coronavirus infection, and created a furor. About it reports RIA Novosti news Agency.

Shankar Korade decided to order from a local jeweler’s gold mask from COVID-19 when I saw human-like mask of silver. According to him, in jewelry weight of 2.5 kg there is a small hole to breathe.

In an interview with reporters, the man emphasizes that comply with all precautions and in addition to wearing masks holds social distance.

Expensive mask attracted attention not only local residents, but also the media. “I was the center of attention when the Golden mask was out on the street, he said. — Although the passion of my family gold is widely known in this region, the Golden mask is a completely new thing, so people were curious.”

Earlier, the actress and former heir to Hilton hotel Empire, Paris Hilton appeared in public in a medical mask out of stones and was criticized in social networks. “This mask will not save you from the virus, but will help to attract attention during those awkward days when about you no one says,” — said the network users.