Surgical face masks in Indonesia have soared in price by over six times the original retail value in some outlets as two citizens test positive for the new coronavirus.

Footage from March 2 shows residents of Padang visiting pharmacies to acquire the masks.

Reports said: "One box of surgical masks which is usually only 30 thousand rupiahs per box, has now been sold 185 thousand rupiahs.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo said there were two citizens who tested positive for covid-19 (corona virus). This is the first finding in Indonesia.
As a result of these conditions, residents are trying to find a mask, to anticipate contracting corona. As happened in the city of Padang, West Sumatra Province.
But residents were disappointed, because almost all shops selling medical devices and pharmacies, there were no more masks left. Even if there is, the price of a mask is very expensive.
One box of surgical masks which is usually only 30 thousand rupiah per box, has now been sold 185 thousand rupiah. According to traders, this condition is due to no more mask shipments since a month ago. Residents hope that the availability of masks will return to normal, because they are worried that they will be infected with co-19.

SOT :
1. Vania / Citizen
The merchant said it was empty, gone. In addition to being used, also to be sent to my sister in Jakarta. Instead of buying there is more expensive, who knows here is not too bolted the price.
2. Ica / Mask trader
The mask is now empty. The average pharmacy is now empty goods, from Jakarta. Since four days circulating the virus, the mask has been difficult to obtain. Empty because the supplier from Jakarta was indeed empty