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Written by: Ouyang Dehao
2020-01-27 13:38
Last updated: 2020-01-27 13:38The pneumonia epidemic in Wuhan has continued to spread. As of 24:00 on January 26, China has accumulated more than 2,744 confirmed cases and 80 deaths so far. Since Wuhan pneumonia has been confirmed from person to person, many citizens still seek masks in the market in order to protect themselves.
Today is the third day of the new year (27th). Pharmacies in Mong Kok district are open as usual. The outside of the pharmacy door is filled with masks packed in transparent plastic bags, but N95 masks with higher protection levels have not been seen. However, under the tide of buying, citizens still buy masks of unknown origin to wear.
Most pharmacies sell masks packed in plastic bags, with prices ranging from about 3 yuan to 10 yuan. (Photo by Ouyang Dehao)
This morning, the reporter visited the area of Sai Yeung Choi Street, Mong Kok, and found that many pharmacies sell masks packed in transparent plastic bags. The price ranges from 10 yuan to 3 yuan to 50 yuan. The average price is 3 yuan to 3 yuan. 5 yuan, and there are also several pharmacies selling boxed masks made in China and Japan, selling 180 yuan to 228 yuan per box. As for the N95 masks, which have been sold out, the pharmacy said it is unknown when it will be available again, leaving only empty boxes outside the door to attract customers to inquire.
The reporter found that 10 yuan 3 bulk masks are thinner than ordinary surgical masks, and more masks are packed in ginseng and seafood store plastic bags.
Due to financial difficulties, Mr. Chen was only able to purchase five masks for 15 yuan. (Photo by Ouyang Dehao)
70-year-old financially forced to buy cheap masks
The 70-year-old Mr. Chen bought five masks for 15 yuan to solve the urgent need. He said that he could not afford the price of expensive masks and lacked the knowledge to distinguish between good and bad masks. He bluntly said that even if the origin of the mask is in doubt, it may be repackaged after use, or it may be made in China of poor quality. He said that he had lived for 70 years, and there was nothing to worry about. He just hoped that the virus would be eliminated as soon as possible. He even asked the reporter "200 masks, how many 200 mosquitoes do I have?"
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