COVID-19: Quick Take


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Mon, May 17, 2021 page3 COVID-19: Taiwan News Quick Take Staff writer, with agencies FOOD SECURITY Food sites see traffic soar The Council of Agriculture yesterday said online sellers of agricultural products have reported a 50 percent surge in sales from Tuesday last week, when the nation began to see an escalation of locally transmitted cases of COVID-19. Products flying off the shelves include frozen dumplings, pizza, rice, noodles and canned food, it said. The agency said that to boost supplies, it has stepped up efforts to connect more farmers with online operators. The agency assured the public, saying that...