As much of the world practices social distancing to stop the spread of coronavirus, trips to the grocery store are one of the few reasons many of us still are allowed to leave the house.
But the logistics of shopping for groceries can be daunting. What happens if some key items on my shopping list are sold out? How do I keep my distance in a crowded produce aisle? And just how many people have touched that jar of peanut butter or can of beans we brought home?
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Tips for safe grocery shopping during coronavirus pandemic - CBS News
Roughly half of Americans are under stay-at-home orders as coronavirus cases climb, with officials urging the public to only go out for groceries and other essentials. So how can you keep your grocery trips safe and efficient? Carolyn Cannuscio, director of research at the Center for Public Health Initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania, offers these six tips for food shopping during the coronavirus pandemic.
Don't wait until the pantry and refrigerator are empty to do your next shop. This will allow you some flexibility, which is much-needed in a crisis. If the store is crowded, you can turn away and come back another time. If stock is running low (e.g., no more bread), you won't have to panic, knowing that you can try again another day soon.
Should We Still Go Shopping (Online)? - The New York Times
I'd rather consider the allure of a fleece and silk knit — so much cheaper than normal! — and how they make me feel swaddled and safe (maybe they're worth it?) than consider the stock market plunges and the fact I probably should be saving everything I can right now.
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Maybe. But it is also an essential part of our economy; retail an enormous source of employment and creative expression. In some ways, the state of shopping is a sign of the times.
Harris Teeter announces new shopping hours for seniors during COVID-19 pandemic
MATTHEWS, N.C. (WBTV) - Harris Teeter announced it will expand its shopping hours for seniors amid the COVID-19 pandemic beginning Monday, March 30.
The grocer will offer two hours for senior shoppers, aged 60 and over, each Monday and Thursday from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. until further notice.
Senior shopping hours: Every Monday & Thursday from 6am – 7am for shoppers aged 60 and over.
ExpressLane Online Shopping pick-up times reserved for seniors: 9am - 2pm every Thursday. No fee & $5 delivery option for seniors. Find the latest updates here: https://t.co/FxCi0f16Yp pic.twitter.com/0i8v1uCCVA
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These are the best cards for online shopping – The Points Guy
If you find yourself scouring through the internet’s sales bins more than you’d care to admit, you’re in good company .
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Whether you’re a seasoned veteran in the online shopping world or just looking for a way to pass the time (or some retail therapy — we don’t judge), you’ll want to do yourself a favor and use a credit card that earns you valuable points and miles you can use for your next vacation. More on that in a second. But first, some ground rules.
I tried shopping for groceries online, and here's what happened
As the coronavirus pandemic worsens, more and more people are turning online to do their grocery shopping, using services such as Shipt and Instacart.
Although people aren't banned from going to the grocery store under most state's stay-home order, there's little doubt more shoppers will rely on such services.
Just this week, Instacart announced it is looking to hire 300,000 shoppers nationwide to keep up with demand for its services. Shipt, owned by Target, is also seeking thousands of shoppers
How to handle takeout, delivery and grocery shopping during a public health emergency
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Restaurants and grocery stores are taking all precautions to keep germs from spreading.
There are precautions consumers can take to help minimize their risk of catching or spreading germs too.
The LSU AgCenter created guides to help consumers and retail/grocery store managers navigate this public health emergency.
The first thing to consider is everyone should be staying home, as ordered by Governor John Bel Edwards , during this health crisis.
British woman rolls out self-isolation method to go shopping
A British woman has taken self-isolation on the road – by walking inside a giant inflatable orb to go shopping amid the coronavirus crisis, according to The Sun .
The woman left customers and workers at the Morrisons store in Herne Bay, Kent, chuckling as she went zorbing through the aisles with an assistant in tow who plucked items from the shelves for her.
"She's really germaphobic," the self-described "carer' said as he rubbed the ball with antiseptic wipes in what appeared to be a stunt.
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If you're wondering why a regional grocery chain apparently knew more abt the virus in mid-January than did the fed… https://t.co/Jow2FaFwPw scottlincicome (from Raleigh, NC & Washington, DC) Thu Mar 26 23:22:47 +0000 2020
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