The onset of the coronavirus pandemic has laid increased emphasis on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for both healthcare professionals and individuals. This has led to an unprecedented demand for surgical masks, especially in healthcare facilities. Companies in the surgical masks market are taking advantage of this opportunity to increase their output capacities. In a densely populated country such as India, manufacturers have drawn increased sales with disposable surgical masks that help clinicians to be heard clearly by patients and their caretakers.
