While the CBD was still visibly bustling with office workers at lunchtime on Wednesday (Feb12), eateries and retailers located in the area said sales have gone down since the beginning of this week. (Photo: Rachel Phua).
SINGAPORE: Valentine’s Day is the occasion when Mdm Wong Li Hua makes the most money in the year.
But the florist was visibly frustrated when she spoke to CNA. Sales at her shop at The Arcade have fallen by 50 per cent compared to the same period last year after Singapore raised its Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (DORSCON) alert level to Orange last Friday, Mdm Wong said
Since the announcement, companies islandwide commenced their business continuity plans to limit the spread of the COVID-19. Many, including the financial institutions and technology giants that have offices in the Central Business District (CBD), have arranged to split employees’ shifts or have them work from home.
Besides fewer walk-in customers because those who work in the area are staying at home, the closure of the linkways between The Arcade and Clifford Centre has caused some confusion among her customers, Mdm Wong said
