no pedestrians
A person with a mask on their face, indicating illness or protection from airborne particles. It is typically depicted as a white or surgical blue mask covering the mouth and nose.
There are different emoji meanings for no pedestrians in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Historically associated with illness (e.g., flu), but more recently widely adopted as a public health measure during pandemics. Can sometimes imply a lack of social interaction or a desire for anonymity.
- East Asian culture
- Commonly used for various reasons, including preventing the spread of illness, protection from pollution, or even for privacy/anonymity in public. Much more normalized in daily life even before global pandemics.
