112.9 Million Public Masks Supplied Over Weekend... 'Purchase Limit 10 Masks'

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyungsoo Park] On the first weekend after increasing the public mask purchase limit to 10 masks per person, 11.29 million masks will be supplied.

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced on the 20th that a total of 9.272 million public masks will be supplied nationwide, including 8.242 million masks to pharmacies and 152,000 masks to Nonghyup Hanaro Mart. On Sunday the 21st, 2.018 million masks will be provided, totaling 11.29 million masks over the two-day weekend.

The Ministry increased the mask purchase limit to 10 masks per person starting from the 18th. Previously, the limit was 3 masks for those aged 19 and older, and 5 masks for those 18 and younger. The duplicate mask purchase verification system will be maintained.

To purchase public masks, an ID card must be presented. When buying masks on behalf of family members or patients in nursing hospitals, the necessary documents must also be brought.

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