Dr. Eli Karniel, Internal Medicine specialist at Meir hospital, tests advance mask created by IDF. (Youtube/Screenshot)

Healthcare workers who have used it say it makes a huge difference in how they perform their duties.

An advanced mask shielding against the coronavirus  is now being tested at Meir hospital in central Israel, i24 News reports.

This first-of-its-kind mask was developed by the Defense establishment, which focuses on technology useful not only in civilian areas, but also in dangerous areas where counterterrorist forces operate.

Watch and learn more about it!