How Dior, Guerlain, and Givenchy Join the Fight Against the Coronavirus Pandemic
'17.03.2020'
Source: with the BBC
The French manufacturer of luxury goods, LVMH, since March 16 begins to produce hand sanitizer gel at three of its factories in France, which produces perfumes by Christian Dior, Guerlain and Givenchy, writes Air force.
According to the company, LVMH wants to help residents of the country protect themselves from infection in a situation of deficiency of disinfectant gel in stores.
"The hand gel will be donated to the French authorities," LVMH said. The factories, which will begin the production of the disinfectant gel, produce perfumes for the brands Christian Dior, Guerlain and Givenchy.
The first batch of disinfecting gel produced by LVMH will go to 39 hospitals in Paris. The concern plans to produce 12 tons of disinfectant gel in a week. The management of the concern specified that next week the volumes of disinfectant production will increase.
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Due to the epidemic of coronavirus in France, there is a shortage of antiviral remedies, including antiseptic gel for hands. Many pharmacies and stores have limited sales of disinfectant gel.
The French authorities in connection with a sharp increase in demand for disinfectant gel have limited the price of this product. A 100 ml disinfecting gel should not cost more than three euros.
The disease dealt a strong blow to France: as of Monday, March 16, 127 people died from coronavirus, diagnosed cases of the disease - more than 5,4 thousand. On Saturday, March 14, France closed public areas including restaurants, cafes, cinemas and nightclubs.
French Prime Minister Eduard Philippe announced on Saturday evening the closure until further orders of all outlets with the exception of vital stores such as grocery stores, pharmacies, banks and gas stations.
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The prime minister also asked citizens to reduce the number of trips, especially intercity.
“The best way to slow the epidemic is through social isolation,” Philip said.
At the same time, local elections, in particular the mayor of Paris, took place in the country on Sunday, although the turnout was noticeably less than usual.
