Shortage of medical gloves to persist into 2021, says top supplier Malaysia
World consumption of the personal protective equipment is estimated to jump more than 11% to 330-billion pieces in 2020
04 June 2020 - 10:46
Kuala Lumpur — The global shortage of medical gloves due to a coronavirus-driven surge in demand will carry over into 2021, Malaysia, the world's biggest gloves supplier, said on Thursday, warning buyers to be wary of scammers promising quick supplies.
World consumption of the personal protective equipment is estimated to jump more than 11% to 330-billion pieces in 2020, two thirds of which are likely to be supplied by Malaysia, its rubber glove manufacturers association (Margma) said...
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