Virus Outbreak: Kinpo to make masks, ventilatorsBy Natasha Li / Staff reporterNew Kinpo Group (新金寶集團) yesterday said it plans to launch production of masks and ventilators next month to help combat the spread of COVID-19. “We will have a combined output of 2 million surgical masks and 1,000 ventilators per month,” a group official surnamed Koo (顧) told the Taipei Times by text message. The group would also donate about 200 3D masks to health professionals in Taiwan, Shen said. Kinpo posted a 17.56 percent year-on-year decline in net profit for last year of NT$453.74 million (US$15.04 million). The dividend must be approved by Kinpo shareholders at this year’s annual general meeting on June 22.

Source: Taipei Times April 08, 2020 15:56 UTC