Keep Your Cool About Coronavirus Instead of Panic Hoarding TP
Canadians need to stop pillaging supermarkets out of COVID-19-fuelled anxiety
It is not a good time to be a Canadian retail worker. Imagine lions and hyenas viciously brawling over a fresh carcass, and you’ll have an idea of what Costco employees have experienced since COVID-19 began to spread. The madness erupted in Canada a little while after the World Health Organization described the spread of the coronavirus with one word: Pandemic.
Some supermarkets in Canada erupted into sheer chaos as crazed consumers rushed towards the mall, hoping to stock up on supplies in preparation for the “end-times.”
Demand for face masks and hand sanitizer has blown through the roof. You might as well just seal yourself in a bag if you ever want to go outside. It’s the only way to be safe!
Frankly, the way that many shoppers have reacted to the virus shows a general lack of decency. Don’t get me wrong, it’s always good to be prepared, but why does one have to amass 1,000,000 rolls of toilet paper? Like, for real, do you need that much? Are you even aware of how many Canadian trees died for what you are hoarding?
Jokes aside, people who believe that they have legitimately contracted COVID-19 should contact emergency services and stay away from everyone else. Remaining in one location to prevent the spread of the virus is a wise option. If you’re not infected but cautious, stocking up on supplies is a good investment, but as you’ve seen in the news, you’ll probably find empty shelves and anarchy at major malls and supermarkets. It would be best to avoid those spots if you can.
Worse comes to worst, you can keep the local economy afloat by visiting your local corner store for any supplies you may need. Although the prices might be a bit high, at least some basic food items are available there if you run out.
Sanitization is another concern. Hand cleansers are selling by the gallon, to the point that you can probably find absurd amounts of it in the average Canadian household by now. I agree with maintaining proper hygiene, but I disagree with going to excessive lengths to acquire every goddamn bottle of hand cleaner there is. It just isn’t necessary, and the public should make sure that there is enough supply for everyone.
Overall, it’s good to see people being alert and acknowledging the importance of preparing during a pandemic. But to be honest, there are some people out there who could be doing better to act more like the end product of a few millions of years of evolution — at least while dealing with the spread of COVID-19.
