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12:00 01:07 AM, May 17, 2021 Taiwan urges no panic buying amid new Covid rules Reuters, Taipei Reuters, Taipei Taiwan 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 during a spike in domestic infections. Taiwan raised its coronavirus alert level in the capital, Taipei, and the surrounding city, on Saturday, imposing two weeks of restrictions that will shut many venues and limit gatherings. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. While total...
