Increasing production of masks The government subsidizes three manufacturers to add 13 million pieces per month 17:19 on February 28
The government has officially decided to grant subsidies to three manufacturers to increase production of masks, which are running low due to the spread of the new coronavirus. The companies plan to start a new production line by the middle of next month, and the supply of masks is expected to increase by 13 million pieces per month.
With the rapid increase in demand due to the spread of the new coronavirus and the shortage of masks, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has set up a system to provide subsidies up to 30 million yen per newly-manufactured production line. , We were recruiting for manufacturers to increase production.
As a result of the examination, it was officially decided to give subsidies to three manufacturers as the first step.
Each company is planning to start a new production line by mid-March, and the supply of masks is expected to increase by 13 million units a month.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is currently seeking to increase the supply of 400 million masks per month to 600 million by the end of next month, including imports, to reduce shortages. I'm going to.