Face Mask Supplies Run Out Across Asia Because of Virus Panic
- Shops in Hong Kong sell out as demand for products surges
- Virus has spread to Singapore, Vietnam, Macau, Japan and Korea
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Face masks and hand sanitizers are becoming must-have accessories from Hong Kong to Japan as a deadly virus spreads across Asia. The only problem is getting hold of them.
Pharmacies across Hong Kong sold out of masks aimed at preventing viral infection, prompting authorities to say more will arrive next week. Taiwan banned the export of masks for the next month to ensure sufficient domestic supply. In Macau, authorities said sales would be restricted to a maximum of 10 face masks to residents or authorized guest workers who can present a valid ID card.