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DonBԪַt BԪַoverstockBԪַ supplies for coronavirus, B.C. finance minister says

Carole James warns that seniors, single parents are left without
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A worker adjusts a sign in the empty bread section of a Superstore in Surrey on Saturday, March 15, 2020. (Katya Slepian/Black Press Media)

There is no need to BԪַoverstockBԪַ food, toilet paper or other supplies due to the COVID-19 outbreak, B.C. Finance Minister Carole James says.

Runs on cleaning supplies, meat, rice or canned goods have left some store shelves temporarily bare, as stores begin placing limits on products that people have been buying in huge quantities.

BԪַI want to reassure British Columbians that we have a healthy supply chain, that we have appropriate supplies of food and goods coming into British Columbia,BԪַ James told reporters at the B.C. legislature Tuesday.

BԪַThe premier and I had discussions with the retail council this morning, and theyBԪַve assured us again that thereBԪַs enough in stock right now for everyone. There isnBԪַt any need to overstock your own supplies.BԪַ

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Overstocking is not only an unnecessary expense for the people doing it, it is worse for others, James said.

BԪַDoing so will put at risk seniors, single parents and others who need those necessities,BԪַ James said. BԪַShop well, plan ahead, but please donBԪַt go overboard at other peopleBԪַs expense.BԪַ

Disinfectants, breathing masks and other materials have also seen panic buying, and some people trying to cash in on the public concern about the coronavirus by buying up and reselling goods.



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