Radio Taiwan International
Date: 27 February, 2020
By: Jake Chen

Taiwan’s government will invest NT$90 million (nearly US$3 million) in a bid to double the nation’s

production of surgical face masks. That’s the word on Thursday from Cabinet Spokesperson Kolas Yotaka. She said the goal is to ensure that there will be enough masks to go around in the event that they are needed. 

Demand has skyrocketed following the global outbreak of COVID-19. The government is rationing masks, allowing adults to buy just two per week. The maximum for children 13 and under is four per week.    [FULL  STORY]