Japan To Boost Supply Of Face Masks
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Yoshihide has said the government will step up efforts to secure face mask supplies in case of a further spread of the coronavirus in the country.
Suga told reporters on Wednesday that about one billion face masks were available in Japan in August, and roughly half were produced domestically.
He said there is currently no shortage of face masks, but the government will try to raise domestic output and also import masks from various countries to be ready for a possible emergency.
