UK supermarkets take steps to prevent panic buying and shortages

Some stores are rationing products, or opening earlier to prioritise elderly and vulnerable customersCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageUK supermarkets are ramping up contingency plans to help tackle demand from shoppers for essential provisions, with more sections of the population – including vulnerable and elderly people – preparing for self-isolation during the coronavirus outbreak.The discounter Aldi has become the first supermarket to introduce ac