What does the 😷 face with medical mask emoji mean?

The 😷 face with medical mask emoji is commonly used to express sick, ill. It belongs to the Smileys & Emotion category and can be used in various digital communications across WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, Discord, and other platforms.

How do I copy the 😷 emoji?

To copy the 😷 face with medical mask emoji, simply click the 'Copy' button above. The emoji will be copied to your clipboard and you can paste it anywhere - in text messages, social media posts, emails, or documents.

What platforms support the face with medical mask emoji?

The 😷 face with medical mask emoji is supported on iOS 6.0+, Android, Windows, macOS, and all major platforms including WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, Discord, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat. It was introduced in Unicode 6.0.

What are alternative names for 😷?

The 😷 emoji is also known as: mask. These alternative names can help you find this emoji when searching.

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face with medical mask on Different Platforms

This emoji may look different across platforms. Here is how face with medical mask emoji appears on popular platforms:

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Shortcodes for face with medical mask 😷

Use these shortcodes to type the face with medical mask emoji in Slack, Discord, and GitHub:

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A yellow face wearing a white surgical mask over its nose and mouth. Originally represented illness or medical contexts but gained massive cultural significance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Usage: Used to indicate illness, concern about germs, or reference to mask-wearing culture. Usage surged dramatically during 2020-2021.

Part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010, originally inspired by the common practice of mask-wearing in East Asia.