An Erie woman has created a mask she says kills COVID-19 virus particles on contact.

Dr. Phyllis Kuhn created an all-copper mask, made of mesh, after spending more than forty years in medical research.

Kuhn and her company Kuhn Copper Solutions claim the mask is self-disinfecting and kills viruses, including COVID-19.

She says the mask is non-absorbent and instantly kills virus with its positive charge.

"It actually traps pathogens," says Kuhn. "Pathogens, viruses, algae, bacteria - they're all negatively charged. These are positively charged. So, if they get on here, and hit and adhere, they're fried."

Kuhn says started developing the product five years ago to protect her against colds she would often catch on airplanes. 

For more information on the copper masks and the science behind them, visit the Kuhn Copper Solutions website. 

To place an order for the copper masks (via Amazon), click here.