Xi'an company donates for epidemic prevention, control

Recently, Xi'an Giant Biogene Co -- and its holding company Shaanxi Giant Biogene -- donated 5.18 million yuan ($739,598.5) in cash and supplies to Northwest University and the Xi'an International Medical Center, in a gift made through the Shaanxi Charity Federation.

Federation officials said the cash and materials will be sent to frontline hospitals in Xi'an and Hubei province, to support novel coronavirus prevention and control.

The donation comprised 500,000 yuan in cash, as well as humanoid collagen repair dressings and skincare spray products worth 4.68 million yuan.

Both products can be used to alleviate skin ulcers and allergies, caused by frontline medical staff wearing masks and protective equipment, for a long time.

Officials said this type of human collagen repair dressing has been listed by hospitals in many provinces in the list of medical workers' preventive supplies during the epidemic prevention and control, to help repair damaged skin.

"We hope that medical workers can take care of their skin and hands while fighting against the disease," said a staff member of Xi'an Giant Biogene Co.

Founded in 2000, Xi'an Giant Biogene Co is located in the Xi'an High-tech Industries Development Zone.

A company spokesman said it is currently the pioneer in the global production of humanoid collagen.

It is one of the top 100 private enterprises in Xi'an and is a leading company in the field of biomaterials.