[Featured Stock] Mask Stocks Surge Amid Spread of Novel Coronavirus
[Asia Economy Reporter Minji Lee] Following the news that the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia) has increased by 2 more, mask-related stocks are showing a sharp rise.
At 10:03 AM on the 5th in the KOSPI market, Kukje Pharm is trading at 6,460 KRW, up 12.74% from the previous session. In the KOSDAQ market, Welcron is trading at 6,950 KRW, up 9.11% from the previous session. Additionally, mask-related stocks such as Ogong (8.82%) and Monalisa (5.12%) are also showing a sharp rise during the session.
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On the morning of the same day, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters announced that 2 additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection have occurred. Accordingly, the total number of confirmed cases in the country has increased to 18.
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