Shanxi helping ease anxiety

In recent days, photos of food shaped as surgical masks have become popular among netizens in North China's Shanxi province.

During the special period of the fight against the novel coronavirus outbreak, most people face a shortage of masks around China and the online creation has attracted lots of attention.

Flour-made food boasts a long history in Shanxi and locals are well known for their passion in making food made from wheat flour in various shapes and flavors.