E-commerce firms urged to halt mask auctions amid coronavirus fears

The government on Friday called on e-commerce firms to temporarily halt online auctions for face masks and disinfectants, aiming to prevent resellers from taking advantage of heightened demand amid the coronavirus outbreak.Resellers have until March 14 to sell their stock at fair prices, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said.Demand for masks and disinfectants has soared in recent weeks, with consumers lining up at drugstores and supermarkets.The scarcity has led to the items being bought up by resellers and offered on auction sites at exorbitant prices, exacerbating the problem.P…READ FULL ARTICLE