Distancing From Others
The next time you go into a grocery store, you might notice some new installments, such as floor stickers placed throughout the aisles and in the checkout lines, to demonstrate safe social distancing.
While most stores are going to great lengths to communicate the importance of social distancing, not all shoppers are complying with these measures. Before you walk down an aisle, take a look to see how many shoppers are in the aisle, and make a careful choice if you need to wait at the end of the aisle for people to exit.
Putting Hands Only On Things You’ll Buy
The essential workers at these stores are working hard to ensure that products are stocked on the shelves, however there is only so much they can manage. Be conscious about touching products on the shelf, ensuring to only put your hands on the items you are putting into your cart.
How to Avoid Panic Buying
There have been many reports of people purchasing much more food and supplies than they need. It is important to buy only what you need, as panic buying costs the entire community. By purchasing more than is needed, all stores are forced to order more inventory than previously, which can upset the Canadian economy.