Yangon residents gather at the privately run Matesat oxygen factory in South Dagon Township on July 13. (Frontier)
Yangon residents gather at the privately run Matesat oxygen factory in South Dagon Township on July 13. (Frontier)

As COVID-19 surges, prices of medical goods follow suit

Rising demand, border closures and a depreciating kyat have sent prices of medicines soaring – and now pharmacies are closing as staff become infected with COVID-19.

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