People have been using gel and sprays to protect themselves from being infected. However, supply from private producers has failed to meet huge market demand.

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 </picture>Liquor Distillery Organization, as a state-owned alcohol producer, is hastening the production of 70-degree alcohol which has higher strength of sterilisation. 
“The alcohol was usually used to clean medical and office equipment” the acting director explained. “The 70-degree alcohol can serve as a protection against bird flu virus, which is similar to the coronavirus, and reduce the risk of infection".&nbsp; 
The alcohol should be sold at normal price, but some distributors have increased the price, Somkuan said.

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State unit boosting production of 70-degree alcohol

The Liquor Distillery Organisation is stepping up on the production of 70-degree alcohol as an alternative to antibiotic gel and sprays which have run out of stock amid the spread of coronavirus, said acting director Somkuan Charusombat on Thursday (January 30).