Alas, before this Omicron is now IHU!
The emergence of a new variant of the SARS-CoV 2 virus, IHU, which shocked the world has shed light on the local rubber glove industry.
In the morning session, Hartalega shares rose 24 sen or 4.35% at RM5.76, Top Glove jumped 9 sen or 3.86% at RM2.42, Kossan added 8 sen or 4.28% at RM1.95 while Supermax drove 4 sen or 2.78%. at RM1.48.
The share price of rubber glove manufacturing is expected to rise as it is one of the important tools to curb the spread of Covid-19.
The Health Care Index jumped 36.84 points or 1.63% to 2,290.57.
The emergence of the IHU which was first detected in France last month has added to concerns to most countries about travel restrictions making it a world hot topic.
So far the IHU variant is believed to be linked to travel to the African country, Cameroon and has 46 mutations that add to concerns that existing vaccines may not be effective against it.
