Just recently, Singapore announced seven new cases of the novel coronavirus which brings the total number of confirmed cases in Singapore to a grand total of 40.
Everyone here is in a panic and if you’re wondering why, here’s a short explanation.
Singapore has recently increased the DORSCON level to Orange after a number of confirmed cases were found without any links to previous cases or travel history to mainland China.
Suddenly, everyone decided that they needed 10 massive bags of rice each. As a result, supermarkets in Singapore were wiped out of essentials like rice and instant noodles.
This happened despite the government assuring us that there is more than enough supply of food and essentials to go around.
Unfortunately, no one cares because #FOMO and they’ve even brought their kiasu-ness to Johor:
People in S’pore Are Also Going to JB Supermarkets to Hoard Daily Essentials
According to Mothership, cars with Singapore car plate numbers could be seen outside Aeon Mall Bukit Indah in Johor Bahru at around 11am on Saturday.
A whole barrage of Singaporeans wearing armour (aka face masks) could be seen buying a lot of groceries in the mall’s supermarket.
Massive lines and trolleys filled with groceries could be seen.
DORSCON level in Singapore sending Singaporeans into a frenzy resulting in supermarket shelves to be wiped out? No problem.
Singaporeans are a resourceful lot and refuse to let any challenge hinder them.
Honestly, I’m pretty impressed, but perhaps there’s a reason for Singaporeans to resort to travelling across the border just to stock up.
FairPrice Implements Purchase Limit To Buying Groceries
NTUC FairPrice has imposed a purchase limit on rice, instant noodles, vegetables and paper products.
They said, “FairPrice is monitoring the situation closely and will implement additional protocols where necessary.”
The purchase limit is imposed at all outlets across Singapore.
- Paper products at 4 packs per customer
- Rice at 2 bags per customer
- Instant noodles at 4 packs per customers
- Vegetables at $50 per customer
Why do people need so much toilet paper? Have you guys not heard of a hose?
FairPrice has explained that the reason for the purchase limit is so that people don’t bulk by vegetables in order to resell them.
They’ve also taken to Facebook to reassure Singaporeans that there is indeed enough daily essentials to go around.
Stay calm and do not panic folks, there is no need to travel all the way to Johor to hoard broccoli. The kids aren’t going to eat it anyway.
