😷️ Face with medical mask emoji
HTML
😷
Unicode
U+1F637
What is 😷️ called?
😷️ is called the Face with medical mask emoji.
Often called the mask face, surgical-mask face or sick face. A medical mask can indicate prevention or professional care as well as illness.
What does 😷️ mean?
The face with medical mask emoji represents illness, infection precautions, healthcare, air pollution, or protecting other people. It may mean the sender is sick, avoiding germs, or wearing a mask in a medical setting.
It is broader than 🤒 Face with thermometer, which specifically suggests fever. 🦠 Microbe represents germs or microorganisms, while the masked face focuses on the person and protective equipment.
Use it for colds, flu, medical appointments, respiratory protection, poor air quality, or a request for considerate health precautions.
Other meanings
It can represent doctors, dentists, surgery, hygiene, allergies, or anonymity behind a face covering. Mask use varies by culture and circumstance, so it does not automatically mean a confirmed infection.
Example Usage
I have a cold, so I am staying home today 😷
The air quality is poor; remember your mask outside 😷
More details
Its Unicode code point is U+1F637, and it has been available as an emoji since Emoji 1.0. Medical mask use became especially visible worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the emoji predates it.
Visual description
A round yellow face wears a white, blue, or pale medical mask covering its nose and mouth. Ear loops or side straps hold the mask in place.
The visible eyes may look neutral, tired, or gently smiling depending on the platform. Mask folds, colour, and fit also vary.
⚠️ Emoji appearance varies by platform.
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