Demand for test kits soars


Hot item: Covid-19 test kits have been selling like hotcakes due to the rising number of cases. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

KLANG: Sales of Covid-19 test kits have increased drastically since the recent Chinese New Year celebrations, resulting in supply shortages as well as price hikes in some locations.

For example, Lee Pharmacy Port Klang manager Nelly Teoh said the price hike was between 50 sen and RM1 per set for the popular brands.

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