The move would expand the number of sales outlets from TTL-run stores and 6,000 National Health Insurance partner pharmacies that already sell the product. TTL added that it would start selling 60ml and 100ml sanitizers in the middle of next month. Another state-run company, Taiwan Sugar Corp, on Wednesday began selling hand sanitizers at FamilyMart convenience stores across the nation. Cheng said there has been a 20 percent increase in the number of people visiting the hospital because of hand eczema. Common symptoms of eczema are dry, itchy, rough, peeling and chapped hands, which are painful if alcohol is used, she said.

Source: Taipei Times February 21, 2020 15:56 UTC