Check out the list of things that happened in India due to coronavirus outbreak:
Worldwide over 95,500 positive cases and 3,200 death have been reported due to coronavirus. The rapid growth of coronavirus has led to some unexpected side-effects to life in India. From changing the way we greet each other to slowing down of markets, the virus has changed a lot of things. Check out the list of things that happened after the coronavirus outbreak below:
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Medical shops are running out of sanitizers
As the panic took over the capital, one of the main preventives- hand sanitizer’s sales increased/ The WHO suggested using it throughout the day, which led to the rise in its demand.
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The demand for face masks increased
People have started using masks to prevent viruses when they are in public places. The sudden spike in its demand has led to low stocks. And the prices have also increased.
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India curbed key drug export because of the shortage of ingredients from China
The outbreak has impacted the output of Chinese factories which supply India’s vast drug industry with ingredients for antibiotics and vitamins. Due to the shortage, the government stopped the export of several drugs.
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Indian manufacturers in the telecom and mobile phone sector are facing disturbance.
These sectors are dependent on inputs from China. Because of the shortfall, they have to look for alternate sources.
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Air India and IndiGo have suspended some flights
Due to the unexpected side effects of the virus, these airlines have suspended flights to Shanghai and Hong Kong.
