Panic buying hits some Melbourne stores as authorities warn next 24 hours ‘critical’ – NEWS.com.au

Panic buying has hit Melbourne again as health authorities warn the next 24 hours will be critical in determining whether tough restrictions will be put in place to stop a growing Covid cluster. Janine Watt stopped at Greenvale Coles on her way home when she encountered plenty of empty shelves.
“The cashier (said to me) ‘oh I see panic buying again, it was out of control when it was announced (about) mask wearing,” she said.
On Tuesday night, a shopper snapped a photo of shelves stripped bare at…

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