The world has simply gone mad.
As the Coronavirus pandemic unfolds Australian consumers have begun panic buying en masse. In the last few days, our local supermarket has run out of pasta, rice, noodles, flour, hand wash and toilet paper. The lack of toilet paper has subsequently resulted in a shortage of tissues and paper towels.
Garry’s joined the craze. He snapped up a six-pack of toilet rolls this evening. Securing them involved jostling with other shoppers who were mobbing a nervous shelf stacker valiantly trying to unload his stock cage.
Last weekend's top ten panic buying favourites include all forms of mincemeat, carrots, tinned tomatoes, disinfectant, and clean wipes. It's insane what goods are now in short supply at supermarkets. Our local store has simply given up. It now posts notices telling people it can no longer guarantee the availability of items like hand sanitizer, paper towels, and toilet paper.
However, there are some positive news stories today. It's encouraging to see Woolworths supermarkets announce special shopping hours for the elderly and disabled. Before 8am, access to Woolworths stores will require proof of a concession card. This will ensure the most vulnerable in our community can buy essential goods before the panic buyers come through the doors.
UPDATE 18 March
Good luck with finding any fresh meat in our local Supermarket. The Butcher’s department has been completely bare for the last two days now.
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