The items people are not panic buying amid virus pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has seen buying limits on toilet paper and other groceries, but amid the panic purchasing madness it seems some products are not being tossed into shopping trolleys.

People have been filmed brawling and bickering over toilet paper.

It was only a few weeks ago that Coles lifted its restrictions on purchasing fresh milk and meat.

A Coles spokesperson said when COVID-19 broke out last month, the supermarket “saw great demand for pantry staples, such as flour, pasta and tinned vegetables”.

However, it turns out people probably don’t care much for how their breath smells.

Which is somewhat understandable since Australians all meant to stand 1.5 metres away from each other during social distancing.

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“As customers increasingly work from home we are seeing less demand for packaged salads, while social distancing has led to a downturn in sales of gums and mints, as well as for cinema and restaurant gift cards,” the spokesperson said.

“We are now seeing customers move towards products that they can use at home including hair colourants, baking mixes, gift cards for online entertainment, stationery and coffee capsules.”

This week, Coles reopened its home delivery, "click and collect", to all customers, after previously limiting orders for vulnerable and remote Australians because of the COVID-19 crisis.

A Coles representative said the supermarket chain’s 'click and collect' and home delivery services were now available to all customers.

However, vulnerable customers remain their priority to ensure the elderly and those who cannot easily visit stores have access to everyday grocery essentials, they said.

with AAP

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