Supermarkets have endeavored to keep their shelves stocked and, consequently, reassure consumers who are in a state of panic due to the new coronavirus. Some commercial establishments have even created some measures to protect elderly customers and others belonging to the risk group of the disease.
A pandemic of the coronavirus has killed more than 6,500 people worldwide and government leaders are articulating emergency measures to avoid the contagion of large groups and promote social isolation, with the aim of limiting the spread of the virus.
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Australia's largest supermarket chain, Woolworths, with 995 stores across the territory, changed its opening hours opening of its stores, starting to open one hour earlier to serve elderly customers and disabled.
“The move was driven by unprecedented demand in supermarkets last week, which saw many elderly and vulnerable in the community losing vital items they may need when shopping," the company reported in an announcement on its site.
The new schedule started on the morning of Tuesday, March 17, and runs through at least Friday, March 20, Woolworths said. Guests are required to have government-issued retiree or pension cards or a senior card to enter the property.
Another Australian-based network, Coles, also marketed the Wednesday morning slot as a "community time".
In addition, a shopping center in West Belfast, Northern Ireland, reported that the Iceland Foods market would begin exclusive hours for elderly and disabled consumers.
The fear surrounding the spread of the coronavirus has led people to go to supermarkets and buy lots of food and hygiene items like disinfectant, alcohol gel, toilet paper and others products. As a result, the shelves are cleared and panic ensues.
US President Donald Trump held a conference call with supermarket and supply chain executives urging them not to stock up on produce and food.
According to a statement issued by the assistant press secretary of the White House, Judd Deere, “the chains of US supplies are strong and there is no need for the American public to stock up on essentials daily".
*With information from CNN.
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