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 have sold out of masks aimed at preventing viral infection, with authorities saying that more will arrive next week. Taiwan has banned exports of the masks for the next month to ensure sufficient domestic supply.
In Macao, 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.
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