Consumers face being hit by surging prices for protective gear as face coverings become mandatory for shoppers in England, a consumer group said. U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday the measure will come into place on July 24, sparking fears that predatory sellers could bump up prices,Read More →
The number of Americans with confirmed case of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 climbed above 1.8 million on Tuesday, amid concerns that protests about the death of George Floyd last week, and people gathering in groups as lockdowns are lifted, will spark a fresh wave of infections. President Donald TrumpRead More →
By Josh Horwitz and Brenda Goh SHANGHAI (Reuters) – A number of Chinese manufacturers including a subsidiary of Apple Inc (O:) partner Foxconn (TW:) have refitted production lines to make masks and medical clothing, as a deadly coronavirus spreads across China. The move highlights how private companies are pitching inRead More →
3M Co. Chief Executive Mike Roman said Tuesday that his view of weakness in the China business is “changing” because of the coronavirus, as the outbreak of the deadly virus has boosted demand for face masks. The industrial and consumer products maker’s stock MMM, -5.06% took a dive in middayRead More →
