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Panic buying ensues following Victoria’s lockdown announcement – Yahoo News Australia
Coles and Woolworths have enforced purchase limits following Victoria’s lockdown announcement, as shelves run empty.
Panic buying has once again taken hold of Victorian supermarkets as the state prepares for a five-day “circuit breaker” lockdown, after a cluster of new cases linked to a quarantine hotel were confirmed.
Images shared to social media show rows of shelves stripped bare as people race to the shops to stock up on supplies for the next five days.
In an echo of past lockdowns, it seems toilet paper is a top priority for many households.
Despite the lockdown, people in Victoria are still permitted to…
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