[custom_adv] A goldsmith in Turkey’s southern province of Kahramanmaraş has created a golden face mask for brides tying the knot during the coronavirus pandemic. [custom_adv] The golden mask is intended to provide a more visually pleasing alternative to regular facemasks, a requirement for all wedding attendees in the country as part of an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19. [custom_adv] The goldsmith consulted with Kahramanmaraş Goldsmiths Chamber and colleagues before creating the mask covered with gold ornaments, the chamber’s head Hacı Mustafa Öz told state-run Anadolu news agency. [custom_adv] Kahramanmaraş and surrounding provinces are known for its extravagant weddings and affinity for gold, gifted in generous amounts to the bride-to-be. [custom_adv] Almost 213,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 since March 11, when the country announced its first infection. [custom_adv] Soon after the government began easing restrictions to fight its coronavirus outbreak in June, Turkey witnessed a spike in the number of infections.Health Minister Fahrettin Koca on Sunday warned for citizens to continue practicing social distancing measures as he shared images of crowded streets.