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