How gold, silver and platinum are used in the battle against Covid-19

As Covid-19 spread

As Covid-19 spread across the globe last spring, investors rushed to precious metals as a financial safe haven. Gold rose to over $2,000 by early August, up more than 30 percent from the start of the year.

Silver surged more than 50 percent over the same period, reflecting the common correlation among precious metals during times of financial uncertainty or volatility. Providing financial protection is not the only role that precious metals are playing in the fight against Covid-19. The metals also have broad applications in the medical field, well beyond the dental uses most people associate with them.

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