CORONAVIRUS PANIC BUYING IN SINGAPORE 😷EVERYONE STAY CALM!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2024
- Singapore has stepped up its response to the coronavirus outbreak to code orange because of heightened risk, meanwhile locals are starting to panic buy in supermarkets.
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Okay
I no right I when to the supermarket and There was nothing
Hi Caney. Buy from Amazon US, the masks.
I liked how you guys said “we” are now the top 3 highest countries. Shows how much you treat Singapore as your home 💕
you are very fortunate to be in one of the highest in terms of people getting tested countries.
@@andersenchang9524 yes as a Singaporean super proud of the country's efficiency and development!!! :) 🇸🇬🇸🇬 Small but mighty!!!
Now Singapore death rate is 1% and less😯🤤
Can’t stop laughing when you said “nehhhhmind use the hose” HAHAHAHAHA
Very Singaporean pronounciation!!!
Singaporeans and Hong Kongers generally are more panicky about this situation, because both cities were hit very badly by SARS back in 2003, and memories are still fresh amongst the population.
I wonder, all these bulk buying, where do they find the space to keep them? (from hong kong)
I live in NZ and there is 1 case of coronavirus, and already the supermarkets/pharmacy shelves are emptied.
Before raising the DORSCON alert level, sg government should send out emails to supermarkets and grocery shops to limit the purchase of all basic necessities by each customers. Some Singaporeans basically went into hyper kiasu mode, and lost their common sense. Just saw a statement by Redmart, saying that 1 single customer bought 800kg of rice in a single receipt. How ridiculous is that?
Rice can be kept for long if store properly. So won't go to waste.
That one auntie who had her trolley filled with maggie
800kg, quick math, that’s enough to sustain a person for about 15 years. Seems reasonable right?
@@mylesgray3470 lol.
@maverick168 You might be even more surprised that some opposition candidates like Goh Meng Seng and Leong Sze Hian have some links to Hong Kong activists and media.
Even big chain retailers are getting into this unethical business. Value$ shop is selling Dettol sanitizers for $4.95 for one 50ml bottle! Normally it's only $1.95
Wow that’s crazy!
yes and i trusted chain retailers to NOT do such things! I bought a pack of 50 masks for $19.90 from value$ shop and someone said that she got a pack for $9.90 the day before. shook.
The little bottles are usualy A$4-5 bucks here.
Tot can report?
@@RonLarhz u seriously trust the government? I complained to CASE according to the offical directives and was told by CASE that they can only act as mediators but cant do anything.
It's the minority that "spoils the market"
Majority of us are not behaving this way.
It didn’t help that the Saturday just past was also the last day of Chinese New Year (we celebrate for 15 days) so people were buying groceries for gatherings too. I felt so anxious about it all I got hives on Friday night, and in the end I said Fukkit and went to bed. Did my usual grocery shop on Mon instead. Found 80% of what I needed and just went to Great World City Cold Storage and Meidi Ya today (Wed) and found all the rest of it, including toilet rolls.
Plus I can’t wear a mask because I get so hot and annoyed, I just do my best to wash my hands often and try to stop touching my face. Just stay home and relax, that’s the best thing to do right now!
Oh bless you! Yes 100%. I ended up unfollowing mothership and straights times on IG because I would get caught up in reading the bad news every evening and it would play my mind before bed. Honestly it’s not worth investing time in worrying until there’s actually something to worry about. Best if we all remain calm :)
Averil lmao why is everyone stocking up toliet paper
Chocolious Q in general or in my case? I had no more and there are three people in my household so one pack goes within a week. I had to get tp. As for others, they just see everyone buying and with herd mentality they also decide to do the same...
Averil Just wanted to say hi, ARMY! 💜
Love how you both say 'we' in reference to Singapore. Because you both are definitely part of Singapore and we are pleased to have you here!! Love your videos!!
I have never washed and sanitized my hands so much in my entire life.
I feel you! 🙈
@@GeorgiaCaney People are so afraid until some unknown staff went around stealing hand sanitizers in my office. We are not even in a war yet. Got to ask our grandparents who had witnessed WWII come and teach these people some lessons.
@maverick168 An email was already sent to the whole organization warning about serious punishment if caught. CCTVs are only placed at strategic points. Some works are of confidential level for some staff, so we cannot install CCTVs everywhere.
the panic buying is so embarrassing omg. If there was a zombie outbreak in Singapore 70% of the population would be wiped out cause of each other and not the zombies.
Frozen veggies are actually not that bad. Are usually fresher and contain more vitamins than the schelfed version because they got frozen immediately after the harvest.
Hope everyone stay calm and be well informed, take care and be safe everyone ❤️ we will fight throught this! 💪🏻
Milo is absolutely killin' it here in Singapore & Malaysia, it's so famous that other choc drinks just fade into background no matter how much they try/advertise 😂😂
You should consider installing a bidet. I installed one after my trip to japan.
we normally call Fairprice by its old name , NTUC. It's a prophecy, actually. What we are actually saying is "Empty, You See." LOL.
Haha I just say ant-you-see
Sad to say as a Singaporean we totally threw our total defense values out the window. Total defence is on 15 February. In these times of trouble we need to stand together. Be there for one another.
Its quite normal for mans primal survival instincts to just take over
@@pyosomemore6383 So is a primal instinct to shun healthcare workers? Who ever shun healthcare workers are shits.
“All the Apples are gone”
An Apple a Day keeps the Virus at bay.
Wait how my NTUC (its a supermarket)Is super full all in stock how am I living in a neighbourhood who doesn't care or is my supermarket all ready prepared?
Our neighbourhood NUTUC supermarket is fully stock. They have also set a limit for each customer. That's the way to stop all the panic hoarding.
U mean they still have mask in reasonable price? Pm me location XD
@@RonLarhz nope but if you work you can take it.
@@rafiahaspagi1165
Huh?
I cannot imagine Singapore has become like this and stocking up on toilet paper??? This is the first time I see empty shelves in a Singapore supermarket lol
My girl friend in Singapore sent me a photo showing empty condom shelves. 🤔
Weird.. food... Loo paper ...condoms.. all set for the apocalypse then.. 🤣😂
My dad told me "we are going to war" lololol
That’s Hong Kong!
Repopulation after an apocalypse is a national requirement..)
I heard they used condoms for touching the lift buttons..... 😔
@@djmidori Isn't that a very expensive method ? Should have used plastic gloves
I think for those who enter buildings that is bound to have temperature checks and questionnaire to fill up, one part of the questionnaire would be “did you buy all the toilet papers at NTUC”? 😂
we just started panic buying here in the US, how is it there a month later?
i'm so glad that i have a thermometer and masks before the virus outbreak even started in china. it's always good to buy some first aid and basic necessities in your home to last a couple of weeks even during peaceful times, you dont want to be caught in a moment like this where you cannot get something you really need.
Masks are still available online from Qoo10, I bought 100 pcs for $64, they control their sellers’ prices so it’s not so bad. Ntuc supermarkets have limited sales like rice 2packs, noodles 4packs, vegetables 5kg，toilet one pack，and their central warehouse is fully stocked, you can go to bigger NTUC for your groceries, since the limited purchase has been imposed , the panic crowd has die down a lot. Hope these info are of help, take care guys..
Yeah that’s good to know! Looking forward to another shop soon 😂
maverick168 the seller I bought from is out of stock already
It’s kinda crazy watching now when you said there were 47 cases and no one died, but a month later and its 683 cases and 2 died
i walked the super market at Cold storage as well. Its back to normal. I believe they have never been so busy replenishing basic food and daily items before ;)
Hey, your cold storage was actually not as empty as my local Lidl on a Sunday mid-afternoon!
Haha OMG I miss Lidl 😫
@@GeorgiaCaney Lol , yeah i could already feel some German elements in you
I am currently living here now and it's just my 2nd week..few days ago i went to the nearest supermaket and i can't believe how people hoard groceries. Haha it was insane! Singapore welcomes me with a bang!
Singaporean is known to be “kiasu”(scared to lose), so these kind of thing always happens.
Its not always happening. 🙄
U probably Malaysian.
It is kiasi in this case too
Not sure if this has been mentioned earlier, but DORSCON system was set up only after SARS. It was indeed Orange during the H1N1 of '09
There ate those Singaporeans who panic buy and the others who are trying to ask them to calm down. It’s crazy.
Just head to the local mini marts. Those older and traditional shops. They will have them.
very true... I got my kitchen tissues from my local neighbourhood shop. Tired of checking few supermarkets already.
Everytime I see a post about those empty shelves and people panicking, I just can't help but facepalm. It feels like it's the end of the world for them or something. Take a chill pill Singaporeans that are panicking way too much. Relaxxx
"It's all very dramatic, isn't it?" - left me in stitches 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I know this is not a good thing but your take on the S'porean accent ('nvm use the hose') is so on point! 😂😂
There’s plenty of supplies in neighbourhood provision shops, and the wet markets
I cant get hold of any mask too ... for the past 2 weeks ... i was hvg a very bad cough and flu ... lucky for me ... i was able to take 1 pc every morning from my office stock ..
You look good with straight hair!
It's comforting to know people are panic buying everywhere. I thought it was just North American thing. Literally don't understand why people are panicking so much, just be clean, wash your hands, stay home if you're sick, and for the love of God cover your mouth with your sleeve when you cough or sneeze. To me I'm just living life as I normally do. Gross that people are just starting to wash their hands now
We buy when we need to and my helper told me she can’t find any rice at the 2 neighborhood groceries on Friday. I told her just get it on Monday when they replenish. On Sunday, I went to Esso petrol Kiosk to fill the car, went in to make payment and just bought a pack of rice without any problem. It was a 10kg pack and they gave 1kg free. I did not go out much those few days but had no difficulty getting what the household needs. Only surgical mask is out of stock but I still manage to get what we did.
Btway ... nothing much happened in the West ... come to Gombak Mrt for our duck noodle , Chicken Rice with Thai Tufu, Poh Piah.
Try to learn about ordering the various types n combination of local Kopi at our heartland Kopitiam ( this I still Can’t fully figure out )
And you won’t even notice we have Hyatt , Wiz Tech, Grace Assy etc etc ... so many multiple cluster links ... within 1 km ... just don’t have enough fingers to count .... all cool n calm here
At first when Justin said face mask, I dunno why i just thought about facial mask and wonder why he single that item out 😂😂😂
Indians didn’t get SARS or this Coronavirus, have plenty of curry with lots of fresh spices, it might help.
People also stockpile on fresh eggs and baked ham for the first and second days. So far everything is slowly back to normal. When people believe in rumours and fake news, everyone started to get panic out of fear. 🙏🙏🙏
Hey guys, curious to know if you are entitled to get the four masks distributed by the SG govt? It says every "local household", so not sure if it excludes you guys as foreigners.. or whether it goes by address (in which case, I guess your landlord would be able to collect 4 masks?)
Im stuck in the UK and desperate to get out of here, and return back home. However this virus has complicated things. Is it ok to even transit in Singapore?. Im worried I could face being caught up in it.
Do you know if there’s a travel advisory against Singaporeans travelling to the uk?
If you can't install a spray gun, what you can do is go buy a rubber hose, attach it to one of the taps in the bathroom. When you need it, you just squeeze the end of the hose and it acts like a pressure spray gun.
The empty shelves was the Sun after the government announce Dorscon Orange on Fri? It should be normal on Mon or Tue when most supermarkets restock them.
YES!! Singaporeans CALM DOWN
Don't forget almost half of Singapore's population are Not Singaporean!!
Better to be overprepared than underprepared
I stocked up on canned soups cos i got a broken jaw 2 wks ago while In Japan 🤦🏻♂️
Oh gosh that sounds awful, hope you’re feeling better!
Have you tried the Soup Spoon brand packed soups? They’re vaccum packed and can last for months in the fridge.
Averil yes I did buy some Thks...needed to blend some the ingredients inside so that I can drink Through a straw...also drinking Tonkatsu ramen broth as it’s rich in protein , fat & calories.... so far able to maintain weight eventhough on liquid diet
John Tan omg you poor thing... 😳
Hello I’d like your thoughts on traveling to Singapore for vacations since I already have a flight scheduled in March and I’ll stay for 4 days only. Thanks you in advance for your response and great informative video.
I was there two days ago, about 80% of the peeps on the street/ MRT weren't wearing masks.
The hoarders are going to die hypertension instead from all that instant noodles, canned meat and frozen processed food.
Hey Georgia! how are you? i’ve been watching your videos for a while now and i’m in the middle of an application for a job in Singapore, i’m just curious to know if there is a studio type of apartment offer for rent there and how much would be the typical rent per month? thanks a lot!
Why are you guys living there? Just curious! As for panic buying I actually do buy some extra supplies just in case people decide to do this
We're in Hong Kong have to pre-order mostly on toilet roll,facial tissie,disinfectant(spray or paper),rice,hand soap,bleach 😬😬
Vegetables price at the market double or triple compared to before corona virus and Masks are sold out every where
@The Sou Family There is no panic buying now in Singapore. Everything went back to normal after the government reassured Singaporean that there are enough stocks in the warehouse. The panic buying lasted for 2 days after it was raised to Dorscon Orange and not every Singaporean went into this kiasu kiasi buying mode. Mask are still shortage here but then everyone are not wearing it unless one is feeling unwell.
Is it safe to travel in Singapore?
this is why panicking and stocking up food isn't necessarily needed putting the food storages in jeopardy
its okay guys. you guys are still young. I have faith in your immune system.
Do have to point out that the Italians thought the same thing back on Feb 12th too..............now look whats happening there.
128 people died in one day around the 10th of March.
Aiya people just calm down. I bought a box of N95 from ntuc last year or so which was on sale for sgd9.90 and it's still sitting in my store room.
OMG love love your channel! I'm your new subscriber and also live here in
Singapore!
The local government should suggest people to wear the goddamn mask!
Yes everyone in Singapore not just Singaporeans should stop this nonsense. You know who you are.
If you don't eat you won't need to worry about loo paper. LOL
Oh my...I was literally laughing out loud when you said bum gun for bidet. 😂 And honestly, who bulk buys toilet rolls?! Oh and stay safe you guys!
Planxty Davis It’s not a bidet. It is literally a spray nozzle on the end of a short hose next to the toilet; a bum gun.
DORSCON didn't hit orange back during SARS because DORSCON didn't exist yet. The previous time we hit orange was for MERS. That was the first time.
Well I waited 15 minutes for the self checkout.. I was buying a bottle of shampoo and everyone was purchasing items as if they had the world’s largest family....
ALSO: I recommend using a 1.5 litre plastic bottle as an alternative to a BumGun if you do not have one... trust me it’s quite effective
I was at Giant Tampines (the one opposite to Ikea) last Friday night, the payment queues were crazy, 3 full hours of queueing and not enough shopping trolleys to go round. Just my luck to be there because I needed to buy groceries for my 15th day of Chinese New year family gathering.
is it safe to visit singapore around easter !!
Yes :)
All super market staffs will enjoy good bonus this year. Lol
We can't buy any masks either. So many places have run out of masks and when we go out no ones actually wearing any!! Really panicked and selfish and greedy people!!
You should go to the value shop in Nex. There are masks there. Hope this is helpful
Hahahaha. They even went to Malaysia to sweep the supermarket shelves off. 🤣🤣 so embarassing
Ya lah. Yet there are ppl blaming foreigners for what happened in sg. Omg.
Lol, they dare to travel? Didnt they let china ppl go to msia? That whole custom area could be contaminated, lol....
I see you went to United Square Cold storage. You should have gone to Novena Square. There are 3 supermarkets there!
what is the use of buying toilet rolls? just use water?
For me stocking up is not about the store running out of supplies it’s about not going to public places for as long as possible. Limited exposure to the virus is ideal for me and my family, continued shopping during a quarantine is not something I have any interest in doing.
I just saw your 2018 video ... Borneo n Orangutan ?
How about Samboja Lesteri , BOSF Volunteer Program, when you are Covid 19 vaccinated ( hmmm when will that be ? )
is that the united square cold storage? oh my god i go there almost two times a week and i can't believe i have never run into you! :(
Best wishes. It seems to be at bay in Japan at the moment. But, things change quickly. Time will tell...
Obviously they don't usually go to the supermarket if she needs to ask "where are the toilet rolls?"
I mean come on. Really? We Singaporeans should be better than this. I think the take away here is that people should really avoid facebook or IG for news regarding COVID-19. People should also avoid platforms like Q10 and Carousell for a while, at least until it's enough to hurt their bottom lines and their management decides to take action against these profiteers. Most probably won't happen considering how attached Singaporeans are to these.
Love how you guys call it the bum gun
Unfortunately panic has set in there. Masks are being worn everywhere. In Australia its not a real worry at all. I left Singapore last week. Immigration at both airports was very particular about where you had been checking all passports a few times.
It’s funny, they say one reason to wear mask is to keep people from touching face. So, I’m noticing how many time people touch nose and face out of habit. The face masks are totally out of stock at my local stores in Memphis, Tn!! I couldn’t find one for sanding my walls at the major hardware stores! I know people are buying to resell! How selfish! Stay well!
I hope its sorted before i visit in May.
Nice vlog.
You can get portable bidets! So handy
Stay calm and live life still!
Hope you found some toilet rolls! Thankfully we restocked just before the orange alert. If you are desperate, find me in Clementi and I can pass you a couple rolls! :)
Thanks for this video. Despite the virus I am intending to fly to Singapore for a vacation. I hope that by mid march the situation has calmed down a bit or otherwise this will be a very bad decision... X'D
Hey, fellow British gal here living in SG! Yup, we had exactly the same problem on Sunday night too!
Just 1 night. Don't worry.
How can u conclude such panic buying behaviour when it's happens in rest of the world today, in Italy, Australia, US, Japan... Somewhat, it's a human problem than a local problem to HK and Singapore.
Ugh, I’m supposed to be going to Singapore in a few weeks
Larry Page, Jr. welcome to sg
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Majority of the people that did this is the Chinese ppl in sg. Is it only me? that gets a lil offended when ppl use the word “ “Singaporean’s” crazily stocking up on supply. Ugh 😅 sorry guys, yet im not?
Amira Sanusi We S’porean Chinese are just too damn kanchiong and kiasu....
Good observation.
Those in the queues with the truckloads/basket-loads of food supplies (and toilet paper) last Friday were mostly Chinese. Lol 🙄🙄🙄🙄
Bit embarassing as a S'porean Chinese myself tbh. 🤦♀️🤦♀️
So up yourself.
Why did people buy a lot of toilet paper, though?
We've just arrived for a holiday from the UK. Love this place. We are staying in Novena, where do you suggest for breakfast Georgia?
We don't drive here.
My friend that lives in Balestier (a few bus stops down Novena MRT Station) said that the Whampoa Hawker Centre has pretty good selections.
Cedele Bakery Cafe at Novena Sq is good or many others in and around that Centre.
@@stephenvincent4706 yes!! Been around there yesterday. Really loving this area, far more of a local feel than the tourist big name hotels. Can't get over the kind people here, everyone can't seem to help you enough.
@@ydevlan911 yep. Had lunch there yesterday. Really tasty and so cheap.
At Novena MRT, take bus 131 or 141 and get down at the 3rd stop for Pek Kio market and hawker centre. Plenty of food there.
So shock to see you both at MBS just now!
Hope viewers don’t get the impression after watching that every supermarket is out of essentials.
The last hahaha is the best hahaha.