Woolworths, Coles panic buying emerges in Greater Brisbane ahead of strict COVID-19 lockdown

Panic buying has appeared to have emerged at numerous locations across Greater Brisbane ahead of another three-day lockdown of the region.

Long lines have formed at supermarkets on Monday morning ahead of the lockdown from 5pm, including in a number of inner-Brisbane locations.

Supermarkets are not closed during the lockdown and residents are allowed to leave their homes to buy essential items during the period.

“Please do not go and panic buy,” Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said…