I NEED to be SAFE VIRTUALLY...LOL!!!

I had heard face masks were worn in Asia before this happened, but who knows if that is true. Maybe it was just China, and only because of their pollution. When this is over, I want nothing to do with a face mask. It's been so long since normalcy.

Good idea! If only virtual face masks would protect us from computer viruses! I think there are some people out there who are already trying to make it trendy - designed to be stylish, cute or funny. As long as this virus is around us, wearing a mask will be necessary ... people just may get used to the idea of wearing masks when sick (just like in other countries which have done this practice from years ago).

Maybe it will. Just think if we wore face masks during the flu season we could avoid getting that stupid thing too.

It will not only be a fashion; it will help us save money coz we don’t need to brush our teeth everyday; hence our toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss will last months! Our stinky breath will not bother people outside our home. And we don’t puke and get dizzy coz masks shield our noses from body odors of those who shower only once in a blue moon. And of course, it shields us from this Wuhan virus and future novel Chinese viruses. Haha

I hope they won't become a fashion item, not that it would worry me.

I don't think so. Am not even wearing it because Am all the time inside

I think so this pandemic will live with us for a long time.

Creating an awareness is very important. The mask had long been with us in Mylot

Here ... they are becoming sort of a fashion statement as people are making them out of attractive pieces of material with all kinds of designs on them. Then, there are the quick masks one can make from socks, bandanas and such without sewing. On YouTube you can see many styles of making masks even men can make.

@Shavkat I believe if they are needed for something again in the future then people will dig theirs out if they have them or find something to wear. I think that when this is over with people will not want to remember the masks that had to wear. They would be a reminder if this horrible time we are all going through. That is what I feel.

Yes...and face masks matching the outfit will become the latest trend

Facemask has so many uses whether it's trending or not. It could protect a person from inhaling dust particles.

I doubt it I hate wearing them now they are uncomfortable and make me feel clostraphobic so I know I won't be wearing them as a fashion statement after wards.

We must wear face mask now specially that virus is spreading rapidly and it is also a protective gear. Stay safe and protected.

I like your new avatar, we can't neglect our virtual safety I think that most people will be happy to get rid of the masks when the pandemic is over.

I find the face mask uncomfortable. I wear it because it is safer, but I cannot see how this can become a trendy fashion.

They always are a part of life in Japan. The only difference now is that they are not all white and a lot of them are patterned material because they are homemade. A couple years ago they started making black, grey and pink masks but now there is a lot of variety.

even after pandemic i will still wear masks.

We will all need to stay safe.

I hope so