Nghe An commits to providing enough food to serve people to prevent Covid-19 epidemic
(Baonghean.vn) - "People's hoarding of goods due to concerns about the Covid-19 epidemic at this time is unnecessary and may disrupt the market. Nghe An province is committed to ensuring adequate food for people to prevent the epidemic" - Ms. Tran Thi My Ha - Head of Trade Management Department, Nghe An Department of Industry and Trade said.
| Vinh City residents stockpile food due to concerns about the epidemic on March 7. Clip: QA |
According to information from the Nghe An Department of Industry and Trade, on March 7, the number of people shopping at supermarkets, markets, and convenience stores increased by 15-20% compared to normal days, including a group of people who, due to concerns about the Covid-19 epidemic, were rushing to stockpile goods and necessities.
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| Foods such as instant noodles, rice, fish sauce... were purchased the most by Vinh City residents on March 7. Photo: QA |
Discussing this issue, Ms. Tran Thi My Ha - Head of Trade Management Department, Department of Industry and Trade said: "It is not necessary for Nghe An people to rush to buy goods and stockpile food at this time because Nghe An has not confirmed any positive cases of Covid-19. People need to be alert and follow official information to avoid panic, anxiety, and market disruption."
The Department of Industry and Trade has also directed distribution units to stockpile enough goods and essential supplies to ensure enough for people to prevent the epidemic.
In case of hoarding and price gouging of food products, the Department of Industry and Trade will coordinate with the Market Management force to inspect and strictly handle according to regulations.
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| Foods from poultry, livestock... were also widely sought after by people on March 7. Photo: QA |
Supermarkets in Vinh City have confirmed that they will increase the quantity of goods, bring more sources to the points of sale and commit not to increase prices to better serve the needs of the people. During shopping at supermarkets and markets, customers should use masks and wash their hands with sanitizer regularly to effectively prevent and combat the Covid-19 epidemic.
Previously, on March 7, when there was information that Hanoi had 3 new infections and Nghe An quarantined people in contact with the 20th Corona patient, at markets and supermarkets in Vinh City, a part of the people rushed to buy goods and stock up on food. The consumption of essential goods increased dramatically, in which items such as instant noodles, fish sauce, rice... were bought the most by people.
