90 Miles From Tyranny : Coronavirus: Store Shelves Empty as Panic Buying Hits Italy

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Monday, February 24, 2020

Coronavirus: Store Shelves Empty as Panic Buying Hits Italy


Infected victims jump from 3 to 165 in just a few days.

People in several regions of Italy have reacted to coronavirus spreading throughout the country by panic buying, leaving some store shelves empty.

With 165 people infected, Italy has the most coronavirus victims out of any country in Europe. Five people have died.

Footage out of Milan shot yesterday shows some products almost or entirely out of stock.




Some residents flippantly likened the situation to a “zombie apocalypse.”

Lock downs are in place in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto, with 50,000 people being unable to leave without special permission.

Numerous museums, cinemas, bars, businesses and schools have also shut down and sporting activities have been suspended.

The Venice Carnival was also cancelled, while designer Giorgio Armani streamed his Milan Fashion Week event from an empty theater.

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2 comments:

Peteforester said...

For the rest of us, panic now, and avoid the rush. Worst case scenario, you just end up with more of what you use anyway...

Sherm said...

My wife noticed that people aren't thinking outside the box. Drug stores apparently are out of N95 masks and have been. Meanwhile, Home Depot is still selling them in-store and on-line. I suspect there are other instances where the wrong kind of store can meet someone's needs.