Large masks increase production 24 hours a day 17:06 on January 21 due to spread of new virus pneumonia infection
With the spread of pneumonia, which is thought to be caused by a new type of coronavirus, in China, orders for masks from drug stores and other stores have surged in Japan, and major manufacturers are increasing their mask production 24 hours a day.
At the leading daily necessities manufacturer, Unicharm, orders for masks from drug stores and other stores have increased significantly since the middle of this month.
Chinese tourists visiting Japan are expected to buy a large amount of Japanese masks as souvenirs during the Lunar New Year holidays starting on the 24th of this month. That is, it has increased more than 10 times in the past year.
In response to a surge in orders, the company plans to temporarily increase the production of mask production plants around the clock this month.