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Supermarkets warn: Fewer shoppers allowed, longer waits
President of the Supermarket Association of Trinidad and Tobago (SATT) Rajiv Diptee. Newsday file photo
The Supermarket Association of Trinidad and Tobago (SATT) has said in light of the concerning numbers of covid19 cases, it has reconsidered current measures at its stores and will implement several new ones.
It said these measures will be in place until May 23.
In a release, it said members will instruct their staff to double-mask immediately and to wear face shields and PPE (personal protective equipment) where possible.
As for shoppers, it urged them not to make daily visits to supermarkets.
Supermarket Association: No need to panic buy, enough stock for six months
File photo: Customers after shopping at Massy Stores Supermarket, Westmoorings.
Photo by Roger Jacob
The Supermarket Association of TT (SATT) assured that there is no need to resort to panic buying as there is enough stocks.
In a release sent on Friday the SATT said there is at least six months supply of grocery stocks and supermarket would remain open during the period as it is categorised as an essential service.
It however reminded the public to adhere to their “one shopper per family” policy put in place last week.
Private sector still willing to help acquire vaccines
President of the Supermarket Association of Trinidad and Tobago (SATT) Rajiv Diptee. Newsday file photo
THE private sector remains committed to helping the Government acquire covid19 vaccines for the population. Supermarkets Association of TT president Rajiv Diptee made this comment on Thursday.
On March 23, in the Senate, Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh said he was working with Diptee and Ansa McAl Group CEO Anthony Sabga III to procure safe World Health Organization (WHO)-approved vaccines for Trinidad and Tobago.
Deyalsingh said, We assure the public that if and when there is a viable outcome, we will alert the public.
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