Baxter Reports $45M Boost From COVID-19 Demand In Q1
Executive Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for products from all of Baxter’s businesses except its advanced surgery division. Overall, the diversified company’s global sales were up 8% in the first quarter.
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