Masks are the new fashion accessory of 2020. Whether it be simple surgery masks, FFP2 or loop scarfs, they are a must accessory in the coronavirus age. Viewed as the essential puzzle stones to effectively decrease the rate of new infections and mitigate the negative consequences for individuals and the community, more and more people are wearing them. And the more people wear them, the more others less likely to don a face mask are to put them on.

Greek Community of Melbourne President Bill Papastergiadis did his bit to promote the safe practice by taking to LinkedIn with a post featuring his own mask of preference.  “With the introduction of mandatory masks this week by the state government, I’m doing my part to stop the spread of COVID-19 so that we can all get back to normal life as soon as possible. Let’s flatten the curve once again,” he wrote.

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We liked the individuality of the pattern and he told Neos Kosmos that he got it from the bike shop in the city where he bought his first motorbike 30 years ago.

We’re encouraging readers to share photos of their face masks. Send them to editor@neoskosmos.com.au or post them on our social media pages and we’ll share them in a gallery of unique and wondrous masks.