When the authorities announced that Jurong Fishery Port will be closed for two weeks after it was identified as a COVID-19 cluster, people should have had two main concerns:
- Are wet markets safe to visit?
- Will those residents who are more vulnerable to the virus be okay?
Instead, some residents were only anxious about one thing:
3. GOT ENOUGH SEAFOOD FOR DINNER OR NOT?
Fortunately, there is.
Minister: Stay Calm, There’s Enough Seafood for Everyone
No Jurong Fishery Port? No problem.
The authorities have activated the Senoko Fishery Port and asked major wholesalers to increase their purchases, so there’s no need to worry about running out of seafood.
That’s the message Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu had for residents yesterday, when speaking at the FairPrice Fresh Food Distribution Centre in Tagore Lane.
“Our major supermarkets have also increased the stocks so that they can substitute for the wet markets. We’ve some stocks of frozen and chilled seafood, so we don’t expect disruption or our shops to run out of seafood,” she added.
Jurong Fishery Port was closed for two weeks until 31 July to break the chain of transmission and enable deep cleaning.
It accounts for 30% of the country’s seafood imports, which is why some residents were panicking.
And when residents here panic after a closure, they tend to do one thing…
SFA: No Need to Panic Buy; Buy Only What You Need
Unsurprisingly, long queues formed at wet markets after the closure of Jurong Fishery Port.
In a Facebook post, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) assured residents that supermarket chains here remain well-stocked with chilled and frozen seafood.
“They have been taking active steps since yesterday to increase the supply of seafood in their stores, including redirecting seafood imports to their own distribution centres and increasing orders from local fish farms,” SFA said.
SFA urged consumers not to panic buy or rush to purchase seafood.
“We will continue to work closely with our stakeholders to minimise any disruptions to our seafood supply,” it said.
“Consumers can play their part by buying only what they need, and by being open to switching choices within and across food groups as well as different food sources.”
Fishmongers From All Markets to Be Tested
After the cluster at Jurong Fishery Port was identified, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that fishmongers from all markets will be tested.
All fishmongers received an SMS health risk warning yesterday, and will be required by law to get tested at designated testing centres.
They will also have to self-isolate until they receive a negative test result.
Until things get back to normal, avoid rushing to supermarkets to buy seafood. After all, you can simply switch to chicken or other meat items for a couple of days, right?
Reader: You mean avoid eating seafood for more than one day?
Well, yes. What’s worse? Living without seafood or contracting COVID-19?
Reader: I’ll get back to you on that.
Featured Image: Facebook (Singapore Food Agency (SFA))
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