Published 15:12 IST, March 17th 2020
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 rapid spre of coronavirus outbreak, governments across world are vising people to stay at home and avoid social interaction. After 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
dely coronavirus that began in China's Wuhan province has been officially named COVID-19 by World Health Organization. While majority of reported cases are still present in mainland China, virus has spre to multiple countries around world and infected 1,83,056 people worldwide. death toll from virus stands at 7,175 worldwide.
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Take a look at empty shelves in supermarkets due to panic buying and people stocking up on supplies.
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15:21 IST, March 17th 2020