Covid-19: What to do when a pandemic is declared


While stocking up a two-week supply of groceries and other necessities is a sensible precaution during a pandemic, anything more is not advised in order to avoid panic-buying. — ZAINUDIN AHAD/The Star

On March 11 (2020), the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared Covid-19 a worldwide pandemic.

Of course, you should not panic.

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