17:13 on April 6 without "hogging up" or "hurrying up" groceries in an emergency
Supermarkets and other businesses will continue to operate in principle even after the "Emergency Declaration" is issued, and the government has called on consumers not to stock up or hurry, saying they have a sufficient supply of food.
Major supermarkets and convenience stores, in principle, will continue to operate even if an emergency is declared.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, although demand for frozen foods, pasta, instant noodles, etc. continues to be high, food manufacturers are responding to full production and supply is increasing. Goods have a sufficient supply.
For this reason, the government has called for groceries to be purchased as needed and to avoid stocking or hurrying to avoid running out of stock at stores.
Also, to prevent the spread of infection, it is important to avoid congestion when shopping at supermarkets, etc.If it is necessary to limit the number of people who can enter the store at one time and the time during which shopping can be done, , Calling on consumers to cooperate.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Consumer Affairs Agency disclose such information on their websites and Twitter.
Logistics industry calls for
The Tokyo Metropolitan Trucking Association, which is responsible for most of the freight transportation in the Tokyo metropolitan area, reassured consumers from responding to the declaration of an emergency, stating that `` 'hoarding' could have an adverse effect on overall logistics. '' Call for action.
According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Truck Association, which is made up of about 3,200 shipping companies in Tokyo, stocks of toilet paper and frozen foods have been stocked up so far as the spread of the new coronavirus has spread, and some truck companies have placed orders. In some cases caused a vicious circle in which the delivery of goods took longer than usual.
In response to this, the Tokyo Trucking Association is urging consumers to act calmly without stocking up, even if an emergency is declared.
According to a representative from the Tokyo Metropolitan Truck Association, "The truck industry is in the midst of a chronic shortage of drivers, and regular delivery is also being carried out at the last minute. Due to the sudden increase in business, the driver becomes ill However, if that happens, the whole logistics could be affected, so I want consumers to stay calm and keep buying as before without stocking up. Imagine that your actions will affect the entire logistics industry and your life. "