Posted on 05/22/2024 7:41:34 AM PDT by EBH
Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in Singapore, demand for test kits has jumped, with some shops running out of stock. Healthcare and beauty retailer Watsons said there has been a surge of over 150 per cent in the demand for COVID-19 test kits in the past week. "Our stores are well-stocked, and we've scheduled replenishment," it told CNA on Monday (May 20). Singapore's largest supermarket chain FairPrice has similarly seen a near doubling in demand for antigen rapid test (ART) kits and masks in the past week. When CNA visited several pharmacies on Tuesday, some did not have test kits available. At a Watsons branch at Star Vista, for instance, a staff member said she was uncertain when stocks of ART kits would come in. "We continuously seek collaborations with partners to promptly address any further increases in demand. Our focus remains on providing essential support to our communities," said Watsons. A FairPrice Group spokesperson said the company is collaborating with its suppliers to ensure an "ample and continuous supply" of essential items across all its stores. “We prioritise our customers’ well-being and are dedicated to ensuring they have access to the products they need," the spokesperson added. Singapore is experiencing a COVID-19 wave, with a recent doubling of cases week-on-week. The estimated number of COVID-19 infections in the week of May 5 to 11 rose to 25,900 – a 90 per cent increase compared with the 13,700 cases in the week before that.
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You have it or you don’t test kit is useless ,LOL
I suspect every covid test kit is designed to show POSITIVE.
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