As COVID-19 cases increase globally, there has also been an increase in the production and sale of counterfeit medical products. Administrations across the globe are tasked with observing vigilance to ensure that fake medical products do not reach the masses. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), washing hands with soap or alcohol-based hand rub and practicing respiratory hygiene are the best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Hence, the demand for hand sanitizers and surgical N95 masks has seen a manifold increase worldwide. While governments are taking necessary action to fulfill the demands, some establishments are trying to profit from this situation by selling counterfeit hygiene and personal protection products. A global operation-Pangea XIII has seized more than 34,000 unlicensed and fake products including “corona spray”, “coronavirus medicines” or,…
