Some grocery stores are creating “elderly hours” to allow older customers to get their shopping done during the coronavirus outbreak.
Grocery chains around the world, including Australia’s Woolworth, announced they would institute special early hours for older individuals starting Tuesday.
Woolworth said in an announcement that the “unprecedented demand in supermarkets” sparked the decision, adding that “many elderly and vulnerable people in the community” are “missing out on vital items they may need when they shop.”
Other stores including Iceland Foods are also holding special hours for older and disabled populations. The Coles supermarket chain, also based in Australia, will host “community hours” in the morning on Wednesday.
Chef José Andrés called on U.S. supermarket chains to also hold special shopping hours for older individuals, who are more susceptible to experience serious illness or death from the new coronavirus.
#CoronavirusUSA Supermarkets should open early mornings for 2 hours for elderly above 60, to protect them from contact with younger people. Also volunteer system for shopping and delivery should be implemented…..
— José Andrés (@chefjoseandres) March 16, 2020
Several grocery stores in the U.S. have encouraged online pickup and delivery services to prevent vulnerable populations from coming in contact with the virus in public. Some have also started closing early to allow employees enough time to restock shelves depleted by anxious shoppers.
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