China Overseas Chinese Network, April 27th, according to the US "World Daily" report, affected by the new crown pneumonia epidemic, Chinese supermarkets in New York in the United States have been closed from the end of March, many Chinese people have to buy online, or join a variety of grocery shopping groups Purchase ingredients. After nearly a month of rest, many Chinese supermarkets have announced that they will resume business.

  On April 25, a number of supermarket operators stated that they will resume operations one after another, but will shorten business hours and strictly control the flow of people in the store; and due to the factory shutdown and the shutdown of imported logistics, the prices of meat eggs, frozen food and some Asian imported foods, etc. Both rose.

Some supermarket chains are still open for delivery services during the temporary closure period. The picture shows supermarket operators holding orders and buying goods for customers. (US "World Daily" / Photo by Lai Huiyu)

  At the end of March, many Chinese supermarkets in New York announced that they were closed, and some smaller supermarkets have also greatly shortened their business hours. Many Chinese have no choice but to adapt. Chinese Lin Chen Lin said that since the supermarket closed, he had to buy food from various WeChat "grocers". In addition to having to grab fresh food, the goods were not diversified enough, and there were restrictions on the minimum purchase amount. Convenience.

The public's appointment to pick up the infection has been minimized

  With the gradual stabilization of the New York epidemic, the New York State and City governments have also issued "cover nose and mouth orders", and wearing masks in public places such as supermarkets has become the consensus of most people.

  At present, many Chinese supermarkets have announced the resumption of business. Among them, the "Greater China" store on North Avenue has returned early on April 25, and the "Chinatown Supermarket" store on Brooklyn 8 Avenue has restarted on the 26th. Hurst (Elmhurst) store is scheduled to reopen on the 27th.

  Deng Long, chairman of the "Chinatown Supermarket" Group, said that less than half of the employees have resumed work, but the group is grateful to those who insist on working on the front line. Although they do not treat patients on the front line like medical staff, they also serve the people by themselves.

  After re-opening, the supermarket's business hours will be adjusted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., no more than 30 people are allowed to enter at one time, and people are encouraged to make an appointment to pick up the goods. "This not only makes it easy to buy essentials, but also reduces the time to queue up to enter the venue, and minimizes the possibility of interactive infection."

Cashier rework to give maximum protection

  Wu Jianxi, the manager of "China-US Supermarket", said that after the store is reopened, the business hours will be from 10 am to 4 pm. Customers must sterilize, take body temperature, and check whether personal protective equipment is fully worn before entering the store. However, the supermarket will also try its best to provide maximum protection to employees who return to work. In addition to the isolated version of the cash register, protective clothing, goggles, and disposable gloves will also be provided.

  A few days ago, the largest meat factory and some logistics companies in the United States were shut down, and the supply of meat was relatively scarce, but the pork belly and ribs that the Chinese loved were not affected. Deng Long said that the current price of vegetables and fruits has not increased, and some out-of-state farms can still be delivered to New York. In addition to a small number of dishes that are temporarily unavailable, there are sufficient supplies of common vegetables such as cabbage, rape, Shanghai cuisine, and Shanghai seedlings.

  However, the supply of dry goods, quick-frozen dumplings, dim sum and dumplings will be insufficient, and the prices will increase. "The cost of groceries imported from China, transportation costs, overtime and other costs increased by about 10%, making this type of goods nearly 60% less." Wu Jianxi said. In addition, oatmeal, canned food, etc. are in short supply due to supplier problems. The supply of eggs has decreased by more than 50% compared with that before the outbreak, and prices will also increase.

Internet shopping habits of those who still think "home home " online shopping

  Many Chinese people are happy about the reopening of Chinese supermarkets, but some people who are accustomed to buying food online say that queuing for shopping during the epidemic still requires a very high risk. Although the supermarket is reopened, it is estimated that online shopping will continue for some time .

  Chinese American Chen Li said that there is a possibility of infection where there are people. "I hope to minimize contact with people after work." Huang Shili, who often uses the "grocers" shopping, believes that although the reopening of the supermarket brings greater convenience, most people have begun to adapt to online shopping. "Most of the things you need are now available online. Unless you have to, you are not likely to go to the supermarket." (Lai Huiyu)