The Analysis of Global Mask Import and Export During the Epidemic

Since late 2019, the worldwide disease outbreak has been identified as a new coronavirus. The virus rapidly disseminated all around the world, resulting in the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdown measures, social distancing protocols, and the use of face masks have been implemented in order to mitigate the transmission of the virus. Healthcare systems globally confront significant obstacles as researchers strive to expedite vaccine development and carry out clinical trials. International medical professionals are collaborating to exchange knowledge and expertise in combating the outbreak. This paper employs a literature review and case study methodology to examine the worldwide import and export of masks during the outbreak period. This study reveals that masks were imported and exported with greater frequency worldwide over the specified time period. The quantity of masks exported and imported varied in accordance with the production levels of different countries.