TOKYO -- Japanese cosmetics and household goods companies as well as alcoholic beverage makers are moving to increase production of hand disinfectant in response to a request by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to help alleviate shortages caused by heavy demand due to the coronavirus.
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Demand for alcohol disinfectants is surging in Japan on concerns over the increasing number of new coronavirus infections. (Photo by Mamoru Yago)
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