Published 16:02 IST, February 8th 2020
WHO announces 'severe' disruption in global supply of masks and medical equipment
According to WHO, due to the rapid spread of the deadly new coronavirus in China, there has been a severe disruption in the global supply of masks and supplies
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Due to rapid spre of dely new coronavirus in China, re has been a severe disruption in global supply of masks, gowns, gloves and or protective gear. According to World Health Organization (WHO) chief, prices of se items have risen 100 times ir rmal price.
Severe short of equipment for medical professionals
According to Tedros ham Ghebreyesus, situation is being me worse by people buying masks and medical equipment for personal use, this results in a short of supply for medical professionals that are fighting on frontline of battle against virus.
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While talking to media, Tedros reportedly said that current crisis h a chance of promoting b practices like hoarding of medical supplies in order to sell m later at a higher price. He ded that demand has risen tenfold and prices have gone up 20 times which has created a backlog of 4-6 months.
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16:02 IST, February 8th 2020