Sales of face masks have surged in the UK amid fears over coronavirus, despite doubts over their effectiveness. Disposable masks have jumped to the top of Amazon's best-seller lists, with £39 packs of 50 disposable masks the fastest-selling item in the beauty category. Sales of the packs have jumped 846 per cent over the past 24 hours, but health officials have questioned their effectiveness. 'However, there is very little evidence of widespread benefit from their use outside of these clinical settings. Signs saying, 'Face masks are sold out.

Source: Daily Mail February 01, 2020 01:54 UTC