Impact of coronavirus on sales of health products in the U.S. as of February 2020

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D. Petruzzi,
Feb 13, 2024
In the week ended February 29, 2020, the sales of health and hygiene products in the United States increased. After suspected local transmission of the coronavirus and Trump's press conference, Americans started buying health products. In that week, the sales value of medical supplies rose by 85.3 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.

Impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on sales value growth of health products in the United States as of February 2020, by category*

CharacteristicYear over year sales growth
Medical supplies 85.3%
First aid kits 52.3%
Cold & flu remedies 18.1%
Cough remedies 16.9%
Antibiotics 15.4%
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Year over year sales growth85.3%85.3%52.3%52.3%18.1%18.1%16.9%16.9%15.4%15.4%Medical suppliesFirst aid kitsCold & flu remediesCough remediesAntibiotics
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March 2020

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Week ended February 29, 2020

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*Total U.S. All Outlets Combined

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