​In response to media enquiries, a Government spokesman today (December 22) stated that the recent increase in demand for medicine for relief of pain and fever is noted, in particular certain brand of medicine containing paracetamol for use as analgesics and antipyretics. The Government stresses that the stock level of medicine containing paracetamol in the public healthcare system is sufficient and appeals to drug retail outlets such as pharmacies and supermarkets to closely monitor the sale of the relevant drugs for maintaining steady supply to those in need.