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Some Torontonians Are Panic Buying Again & Many Shelves Are Totally Bare (PHOTOS)

Not again!
Some Torontonians Are Panic Buying Again & Many Shelves Are Totally Bare (PHOTOS)
Lance McMillan | Narcity
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Again?! As case numbers climb in Toronto, store shelves are starting to resemble what they looked like back in March, with places such as Loblaws, Metro, and Shoppers showing signs of panic buying.

Products such as paper towels, toilet paper, and cleaning wipes are again in high demand, leaving some shelves empty. 

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Paper towels seem to be the primary culprit this time around, with multiple stores being sold out.

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Other products such as Lysol wipes and Purell hand sanitizer also remain elusive.

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Some stores appear prepared for this second wave, putting out large quantities of toilet paper and having to restock it frequently.

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“Everyone’s hoarding paper towels this time” one grocery store employee in midtown Toronto said.

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While Purell may be hard to come by, some places seem to be well-stocked with other hand sanitizers as alternatives.

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In an effort to ensure more people can get their hands on supplies, purchase limits are in place at many locations.

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  • Lance McMillan
    Associate Photo Editor Lance McMillan is a Toronto based photojournalist who is focused on telling stories visually. Lance's photography has been published in numerous newspapers and magazines including National Geographic and his images have earned him awards including a 2nd Place in the 74th Pictures of the Year International (POYi), a Finalist in the 2019 Travel Photographer of the Year, and an Award of Excellence in the 78th Pictures of the Year International (POYi). To Lance, the power of telling stories through not just the written word, but through images, and the passion he has for doing so, cannot be overstated. This is particularly true when it comes to telling stories about nature and wildlife, striving to provide insight into the vulnerability of our environment and its inhabitants.

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