Bottles of 75% alcohol now available at FamilyMart stores across Taiwan

Taiwan News
Date: 02020/02/20
By: Keoni Everington, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — As the panic buying of face masks and disinfectants out of fear of the Wuhan coronavirus continues to grip Taiwan, convenience store chain FamilyMart began sales of 75 percent alcohol on Wednesday (Feb. 19).

At 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, FamilyMart stores across Taiwan commenced sales of bottles of 75 percent alcohol produced by Taiwan Sugar Corporation (Taisugar, TSC). However, Taisugar clarified that only five bottles will be sold per day at each shop and that each customer will be limited to one bottle while supplies last.

Taisugar said that since the transmission of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) can take place through contact with surfaces that contain the virus, frequent handwashing and disinfection are important ways to prevent the spread of the disease. It said that the use of 75 percent alcohol can achieve the effect of thorough cleaning and exhorted people to buy just enough for their own needs and not hoard the product.    [FULL  STORY]