Ebola Fears Drives Alpha Pro Up 68% In 2 Days

Shares of

, the maker of hazardous materials (hazmat) suits, are getting a big lift Friday following Thursday's 28 percent rise, as Ebola fears heighten. Alpha Pro Tech traded nearly 15 million shares Thursday, compared to a previous 52-week average volume of just 117,000. Alpha Pro has a ventilation and filtration system in its suits, unlike some of the competitors such as

. The announcement of airport screenings for Ebola have only served to heighten Ebola concerns. Last month, the U.S. State Department requested bids to purchase 160,000 hazmat suits, according to Alpha Pro officials. Shares of Alpha Pro Tech werehigher by 32 percent at $6.53 in pre-market trade.