Masks have become a hot commodity as the Covid-19 coronavirus wreaks havoc around the world. Even before the outbreak, China was already the largest producer of surgical masks. Now, with demand soaring, factories have been working around the clock to produce even more.

We went to the factory of Sanqi, China’s largest mask manufacturer, to learn how they’re coping with demand.

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Producer: Weiyu Qian
Videographer: Patrick Wong
Editing and Mastering: Joel Roche
Music: Audio Network