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Major retailers are reporting a jump in the sale of items related to COVID-19 such as masks, ART kits, as well as cold and flu medicine, with figures ranging from a 20 per cent to a 50 per cent increase over the past few weeks. 

Guardian, Sheng Siong and FairPrice told CNA that they are working closely with suppliers to keep stores stocked with these items. 

Watsons said the surge in demand could have been a result of heightened travel activities and "changing weather conditions".