In Moscow, recorded a deficit of medical masks

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the Federal Antimonopoly service of Russia registered a deficit of medical masks in Moscow and Karachay-Cherkessia, RIA Novosti reported, citing data from the monitoring of price dynamics for the period from 10 to 17 February.

In the materials of FAS, it is noted that under the deficit refers to the shortage of masks in more than 50% of the surveyed pharmacies in the region.

it is Noted that the maximum value of the mask in the Russian capital for the reporting period amounted to 20 million rubles in Kabardino-Balkaria – 10 rubles. The most expensive mask in the Perm region – 33 rubles per share, in Karelia and Arkhangelsk region – on 24 roubles apiece.

Earlier it was reported that the FAS will inspect the pharmacies, overprice products amid reports about the spread of Chinese coronavirus. The Ministry reported that for the unjustified increase in the cost of masks pharmacies will be punished by fines.

in addition, Russian President Vladimir Putin has demanded to revoke the license of a pharmacy found to be speculation.

the health Ministry pointed out the lack of mass violations related to overcharges on medical masks. The data is based on the latest inspections of pharmacies.

today the number of victims of coronavirus in China was 2004 man. The total number of infected exceeded 74.1 thousand people. Managed to recover more than 14.3 thousand inhabitants.

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