THE RETAIL price of surgical masks has increased by some 50% after a surge in demand following the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) scare, according to pharmacy operators interviewed by the China Press.
The daily reported that great demand for imported masks with an enhanced filter function had created a shortage and pushed up the price from RM6.50 to RM10 for each mask.
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