In Italy, coronavirus causes rush to supermarkets and empties shelves

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The explosion in cases of people infected with the coronavirus caused a rush to supermarkets in northern Italy, leaving shelves empty this Sunday (23).

The most sought after items are basic necessities such as mineral water, pasta, fruit, bread and toilet paper. There is a lack of masks in supermarkets and pharmacies.

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In some supermarkets, around 16 pm, entire shelves were empty.

In a statement, Coldiretti – the association that represents Italian producers, said that “during the weekend there was a significant increase in the purchase of fresh and processed foods”.

Coronavirus 

According to the newspaper Corrieri della Sera, Italy surpassed the number of 150 people infected, with three confirmed deaths, making it the fifth country with the most cases in the world.

From this Monday, February 24th, all schools in Lombardy and Veneto, in Northern Italy, will be closed.

In addition to schools and universities, all events will be suspended and meeting places, cinemas, churches, theaters and museums will be closed. The government is still considering closing commerce for a week.

The restrictive measure – with no end date – is part of an action by the Italian government to contain the increase in the number of people infected with the Coronavirus.

In Venice, Carnival was suspended.