Panic buying in Taiwan as new COVID-19 rules kick off Coronavirus pandemic News


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Authorities say there is no need to hoard instant noodles or toilet paper after new COVID-19 restrictions trigger panic buying. Authorities in Taiwan have appealed to people to avoid panic buying of items such as instant noodles and toilet paper as new curbs on gatherings and movement took effect to rein in the spread of COVID-19. Taiwan raised its coronavirus alert level in the capital Taipei and the surroundings on Saturday, imposing two weeks of restrictions that will shut many venues and limit gatherings. While total infections since the start of the pandemic remain low at 1,475, a recent spike...