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Coronavirus: How much for a mask? The fight against opportunistic pharmacists

Pharmacists turn opportunists when the nation as well as the world is battling coronavirus. Asianet Newsable's reality check shows how the common man is affected as simple masks that cost Rs 50 are being sold at exorbitant price of Rs 250 in Bengaluru's pharmacies.

At a time when precautionary measures are being suggested by health experts amid coronavirus outbreak, pharmacies around the nation are brimming with people trying to get their hands on sanitizers and masks. While India has recorded 75 positive cases, Karnataka has witnessed its first death due to the fatal virus. Fear has indeed gripped India and taking advantage of this the most are pharmacists. A simple mask that otherwise costs Rs 50 is now selling at Rs 250. Shouldn't these opportunists be good Samaritans when there's a pandemic? Watch this reality check in Bengaluru on Asianet Newsable.