Updated March 17th, 2020 at 15:12 IST
Shoppers face empty shelves, long queues due to panic buying amid coronaviris crisis
Shoppers are faced with long lines and empty shelves and the fear of coronavirus triggers panic-buying that had led to deficits in essential goods
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Due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus outbreak, governments across the world are advising people to stay at home and avoid social interaction. After the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic people have begun to indulge in panic buying. This has led to a deficit in many essential items like toilet paper, pasta, bottled water, medicine, hand sanitizer and masks.
Result of Panic-Buying
The deadly coronavirus that began in China's Wuhan province has been officially named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization. While the majority of reported cases are still present in mainland China, the virus has spread to multiple countries around the world and infected 1,83,056 people worldwide. The death toll from the virus stands at 7,175 worldwide.
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Take a look at the empty shelves in supermarkets due to panic buying and people stocking up on supplies.
Stop & Shop in Revere, MA, long lines and empty shelves. Not completely empty but folks were stocking up. pic.twitter.com/guOoRzAZdh
— Damain Allen (@NotDamainAllen)
Today you said;
— Borntoplay Drums (@born2playdrumd)
“All the stores will keep their doirs open, everything is wirking fine”
What good is that if the shelves are empty?????? pic.twitter.com/ToZEPqxfW7
This was the bread aisle this weekend at my local Walmart store. I have never seen so many empty shelves. The canned food aisles were also wiped out empty. pic.twitter.com/QLWXgXn2jl
— Sheila Allen Rules (@She_La_La)
This photo speaks volumes😔.. but I think the big shops are probably loving all these empty shelves absolutely crazy! #lockdown pic.twitter.com/UhXGOskKkh
— Stacey🌸 (@T90Stacey)
Parliament is as empty as the grocery shelves across Canada. It is a complete abdication of responsibility by our government. Unacceptable.#Cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/vgZFiSZGJi
— David Jacobs (@DrJacobsRad)
Same here in Belgium. Seeing those shelves empty is allost scarier than the virus itself. pic.twitter.com/sDZ4II0j31
— Estia (@EstiaLoire)
Schools, restaurants, bars closing down in the Netherlands. Meanwhile, panic shopping is in full swing, empty shelves in Dutch supermarkets. pic.twitter.com/v8Vo1lCbuL
— Manya Koetse (@manyapan)
Empty shelves caused by resource hoarding can incite other unwelcome behaviour such as shoplifting, thefts and fights.
— Calgary Police (@CalgaryPolice)
Help us ease the pressure by only purchasing what you need for your family. #yyc #calgary #COVID19 #COVIDCanada pic.twitter.com/StJ1lU2wFk
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Published March 17th, 2020 at 15:21 IST