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On March 27 2020, less than a week after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID a global pandemic, the Ministry of Agriculture in St. Vincent & The Grenadines issued the following press release:
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As part of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry and Labour COVID-19 Food Security and Risk Mitigation Plan, the availability of items which will boost the immune system must be readily accessible to all,” a release from the ministry, dated March 20 said.
Therefore, the ministry advises that persons with commodities for sale, including: ginger, turmeric, rough lemons, limes, oranges (any variety), guava, spinach, cherry and tamarind, contact the nearest Agriculture Station or call the Ministry immediately at telephone number: 532-8647.