Novel coronavirus: Lawrence Wong explains why there is no need to stockpile necessities

There is no global shortage of food items or toilet paper, unlike surgical masks where there is a "global scramble for supplies", said Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong on why there's no need to stockpile these items even after the DORSCON level was raised to Orange.

Local supermarket chain FairPrice has imposed purchase limits for paper products, rice and instant noodles:

What DORSCON Orange means for the average Singaporean:

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