In the race to secure medical supplies, countries ban or restrict exports

The European Union announced on March 15 it was restricting exports of personal protective equipment, including face shields, surgical masks and gowns. India banned the export of ventilators and sanitizers on March 24. On Wednesday, Switzerland began requiring licenses for exports of masks, gloves, goggles and swabs.

source https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/27/business/medical-supplies-export-ban/index.html