Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic, stores where pantry purchases are made implemented some restrictions and recommended to people several measures to prevent contagion, following the guidelines of health authorities.
This, in case people decide or have to physically go to the store, although there is also the possibility to shop online.
Among the measures in which they coincide is in asking people to avoid crowds, to enter one person per family to do the shopping and keep a distance of at least two meters with the other customers within the store.
In some stores they have even placed signage on the ground, to know where to locate you and keep the healthy distance.
When visiting your favorite Club, we recommend following these directions to maintain a distance of 2 meters as a prevention measure; so you’ll be taking care of your health and that of others. #NosCuidamosEntreTodos pic.twitter.com/thKG11yy7x
— Sam’s Club Mexico (@SamsClubMexico) April 2, 2020
For older adults, as they are one of the most vulnerable groups to COVID-19, families are advised to help them with their purchases, so that they do not go to the store.
If this is not possible, stores like La Comer have also set a recommended schedule for only older adults to attend.
Another basic recommendation is to go to the store with a shopping list, to take less time inside the facility, and not fall into “panic purchases”, thinking that we all need the essential products.
On its Twitter account, the Superama store recommended carrying your own bag, to avoid touching the super’s carts and reduce the risk of contagion.
Another tip is to pay by credit card, to “prevent you and the cashier from touching the money.”
Superama and Walmart reported on placing acrylics on the checkout line, between atms and customers.
For your safety we will be placing acrylic screens in line of boxes. Remember to make your purchases individually and keep 2 m of #SanaDistancia following the marks on the floor. #NosCuidamosEntreTodos pic.twitter.com/O2ktBj8iwd
— walmartmexico (@WalmartMexico) April 4, 2020
At the Costco Satélite store in the State of Mexico, a sign was observed telling people that only one box of beer can be purchased per partner, and also that by the provision of Mexican authorities “the sale of alcoholic beverages is suspended on Sundays from 17:00 hours”.
With information from Andrea Vega and Mayra Zepeda.
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