Fearing virus, Hong Kong residents stock up on food, essentials

HONG KONG - Panic-stricken residents have emptied shelves in major supermarkets in Hong Kong, stockpiling meat, rice, cleaning products and soap as fears escalate over a coronavirus epidemic on the mainland.

The new coronavirus originated in central China’s Hubei province and has so far killed 361 people in the country. “Everybody is really worried. I think everyone is afraid of what is going to happen in the next few days. Prices are also going to rise,” said Cindy, a retail executive who was buying dry food and soap.

Around 90 percent of the city’s total food supply is imported, with the bulk coming from the mainland, according to official data. Hong Kong’s economy was badly hit during the SARS epidemic with tourism and services sectors the most affected as visitor arrivals tumbled and unemployment spiraled. At local wet markets, which are typically packed with local residents, many stalls were shuttered as residents opted to shop in air-conditioned grocery stores, believing they were safer.

The supermarket stock up fast after a day. I can say we don’t need worry still... just day be day, you never know. We always prepare by our ownselves to fight everything. No one trust the government’s leader now. Blessings..

Do not eat 🦇

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JessiePang0125 'Worry not about scarcity, but uneven distribution of resources (不患寡而患不均).' This is when the government is supposed to step up to quell concerns over shortages of medical supplies and food. CarrieLam's INACTION is failing the people of HongKong in their moment of need!!

right now 🤨° HK is sitting duck … tho we may yet flap high … maybe

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With a HK Carrie Lam & HK police creating scary scenarios, scheming against HK people. Protective gear withheld from HK people. Not providing even stopped postal help. For Hong Kong people are living In a war zone. It’s an occupied city - by China’s totalitarian regime.

no worries, when the food runs out, Lam will send the cops to beat the hungry

4 instant ramen = stocking up?

BaldingsWorld This looks like a lost year for China

Come on .. some one.too much is happening.fix it.

🤔What kind of food?

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