'Bubble' helmets to protect people from coronavirus
People were seen wearing helmets similar to those worn by astronauts in a park in Bogota, Colombia, October 12, 2020. /VCG

People were seen wearing helmets similar to those worn by astronauts in a park in Bogota, Colombia, October 12, 2020. /VCG

A group of Colombian engineers designed the helmets to serve as a "protective bubble" against the coronavirus. /VCG

A group of Colombian engineers designed the helmets to serve as a "protective bubble" against the coronavirus. /VCG

The helmet weighs 650 grams and consists of a plastic structure, an electrical part, filters and a lithium battery able to work for about six hours. /VCG

The helmet weighs 650 grams and consists of a plastic structure, an electrical part, filters and a lithium battery able to work for about six hours. /VCG

There are versions for adults and children, which will offer greater protection as people return to work, school or travel abroad. /VCG

There are versions for adults and children, which will offer greater protection as people return to work, school or travel abroad. /VCG