Over the past 2 days, a large number of people queued up at some pharmacies across Da Nang to buy face masks and hand washing liquid at stabilised prices to protect themselves from the coronavirus infection.

However, the personal protective equipment has been sold out very soon due to the growing demand of local residents amid coronavirus outbreak.

People lining up at a drugstore which is selling face masks and hand washing liquid at stabilised prices

Many people queueing up at drugstores starting from 6.00am daily

Each person can only buy only one box of face masks and one bottle of hand washing liquid from these stores

Pharmacies selling a limited number of face masks and bottles of hand washing liquid at stabilised prices every day

The sale of limited number of these protective medical products per day aims to ensure the sufficient supply for local residents. This is a concern, especially if people hoard or stockpile face masks when there is no need.

 By TRUONG KY - Translated by MAI DUNG