An "izakaya" Japanese-style pub in Osaka has started distributing free face shields for use by its customers in the hope of regaining drinkers after the coronavirus state of emergency was lifted last week.The izakaya offering hot-pot dishes in Osaka's Chuo Ward introduced the novel step on Monday. The transparent face shields protect against droplets in face-to-face socializing and allow customers to enjoy drinking safely."I think it is a good idea. It's one way to enrich the new lifestyle" that people will need to adopt to prevent the coronavirus from spreading widely again, said a female …READ FULL ARTICLE
