Health officials reported the first U.S. drug shortage tied to the viral outbreak that is disrupting production in China.
Restrictions on movements of people and goods have been imposed by at least 90 countries, and that’s disrupting the flow of drugs and raw materials, said Nicolette Louissaint, executive director of Healthcare Ready, a nonprofit group funded by drug distributors, government and foundations that tracks the effects of epidemics and natural disasters.
The country is a major producer of antibiotics for the U.S. market, as well as ingredients and medicines for common chronic conditions such as heart disease, Louissaint said. Chinese factories making pharmaceutical ingredients and drugs are still operating, with some trying to produce far more than usual and others still trying to
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