Condom shortage looms after coronavirus lockdown shuts world's top producer

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A global shortage of condoms is looming, the world's biggest producer said, after a coronavirus lockdown forced it to shut down production.

Malaysia is Southeast Asia's worst affected country, with 2,161 coronavirus infections and 26 deaths. The lockdown is due to remain in place at least until Apr 14.

The other major condom-producing countries are China, where the coronavirus originated and led to widespread factory shutdowns, and India and Thailand, which are seeing infections spiking only now. Makers of other critical items like medical gloves have also faced hiccups in their operations in Malaysia.

Goh said Karex was in the process of appealing to the government for an exemption to operate under specific conditions. Malaysia is approving other essential goods producers to operate with half of their workforce. "The good thing is that the demand for condoms is still very strong because like it or not, it’s still an essential to have," Goh said."Given that at this point in time people are probably not planning to have children. It’s not the time, with so much uncertainty."

 

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