[Wuhan Pneumonia] Director-General of the Consumer Council: Merchants with masks should raise prices

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Written by: Lin Jian

2020-01-25 11:38

After the diagnosis of a new type of coronavirus pneumonia in Hong Kong, local masks were in short supply and some merchants raised their prices significantly. Consumer Council Director Huang Fengxian said in a commercial program today (25th) that after confirming the first case of a new type of coronavirus in Hong Kong, he noted that the masks on the market had increased in price and rushed to buy goods.

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Huang Fengxian mentioned that the price of masks in the market was found in early January, and the situation returned to normal later, but as soon as a local confirmed case appeared, the situation of rushing for goods and raising prices occurred. The Consumer Council sent members to inspect the area of ​​Sheung Shui. N95 masks at a pharmacy in Sheung Shui ranged from 30 to 75 yuan, and general surgical masks ranged from 1 to 18 yuan. She urged merchants not to rob and rob during the epidemic, and everyone would watch and help, so that citizens can buy masks at reasonable prices. Huang Fengxian said that it was approved by the pharmacy chamber of commerce, and the masks will be replenished after the New Year. The moderator asked whether she would name the masks in the pharmacy by revealing the price in the future. She said that she would not rule out this possibility.

At present, the price increase of masks has expanded to the Internet. Huang Fengxian pointed out that the price of the same product can be 3 to 4 times within a day, and the public is urged to maintain a rational state when buying and buy at a reasonable price, otherwise the price will continue to be driven up and fuel speculation.

Huang Fengxian called on merchants not to rob. (Profile picture)

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