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LOOK: NFL mouth shield could limit coronavirus exposure while playing

The NFL is working on a new mouth shield that will limit the spread of coronavirus.

This new development should give hope that a season is still salvageable after many college conferences have either push their season to potentially the spring or turned to a conference-only schedule.

As for the face shield itself, there would still be holes in the mask to allow players to breathe adequately. However, those holes would limit droplets that are supposedly a large part of the virus’ spread.

“The Oakley Prizm Lens Technology used by skiers, military personnel and, most recently, NFL players for enhanced color and contrast in their visors is featured in the new design.