People starting to stock up goods in parts of Sabah after first Covid-19 case announced


KOTA KINABALU: After Sabah's first Covid-19 case involving a person in Tawau was announced, many have started to stock up on essentials such as rice, cooking oil and soap.

This was seen in various supermarkets around the city, with the cashiers saying that the rush to buy food among customers started even before the official announcement was made on Thursday (March 12).

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