person: medium-light skin tone, beard
A person wearing a surgical mask, with a light skin tone. The mask covers the nose and mouth, and the person's eyes and forehead are visible.
There are different emoji meanings for person: medium-light skin tone, beard in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often associated with doctors, nurses, or patients. Became more prevalent in public usage during the COVID-19 pandemic to signify health precautions.
- East Asian culture
- Commonly used for people wearing masks due to seasonal allergies, pollution, or to prevent the spread of colds and flu even before the pandemic. More widely accepted as a routine public health measure.
