With the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic spreading across the globe, people are purchasing items based on their needs amid worries about an economic fallout that will leave many jobless.
The priorities when purchasing items are food and beverage products, medication, entertainment-related products and connectivity, as people remain on lockdown mode.
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