Taiwan to begin rationing face masks on Thursday

Radio Taiwan International
Date: 04 February, 2020
By: Natalie Tso

The government is going to start rationing the purchase of face masks. That’s due to public anxiety over the novel coronavirus and a public frenzy over buying surgical masks.

Beginning Thursday, surgical face masks will be available for purchase at over 6000 drug stores that are affiliated with the national health insurance. Every citizen can purchase 2 per week at a price of NT$5 by showing their health insurance card.    [FULL  STORY]