Count the Canadian marijuana industry as another ally in the battle against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and the COVID-19 disease it causes. A report in BNN Bloomberg published on Tuesday said that several leading publicly traded companies in the sector are providing equipment to healthcare entities to assist them in their efforts.
In particular, the article mentioned Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC) and HEXO (NYSE: HEXO). The former is donating personal protection gear to hospitals, providing items including face masks and gloves to help shield healthcare workers from contacting the coronavirus.
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