According to The Guardian, the French luxury goods group LVMH will produce hand sanitiser at three of its perfume and cosmetics factories for distribution to French hospitals fighting the country’s coronavirus outbreak.

Twelve tonnes will be produced as soon as this week, instead of the usual Christian Dior, Guerlain and Givenchy scents and makeup usually made at the three French sites.

The gel will be delivered “at no charge” to French health authorities, in particular the 39 public hospitals in Paris, the group said.

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