Denizens resort to panic buying as curfew begins in Vizag
The Hindu
Heavy crowd at rythu bazaars throws social distancing norms to the wind
There was a mad rush at the vegetable, chicken and mutton shops in the city as people resorted to panic buying on Wednesday, the first day of curfew imposed to check the spread of coronavirus. The shops will remain remain open from 6 a.m. to noon daily during the two-week curfew. Huge crowds thronged the rythu bazaar at Seethammadhara. The buyers jostled with each another, leaving the social distancing norms to the wind. However, people were seen wearing masks. The consumers jostled to grab the vegetables and other provisions, fearing that the shops would run out of stocks.More Related News