Slovenians hit shops to make stocks due to coronavirus scare

Ljubljana, 25 February - The scare caused by the spreading of the novel coronavirus in Europe has grabbed Slovenia as shoppers headed to stores to secure stocks of basic foodstuffs and durable products. Retailers say they are well supplied and ready for a possible additional increase in demand.

Domžale
Store shelves in a supermarket in Domžale half-empty as people rush to stock up on essentials for fear of a coronavirus outbreak.
Photo: Tjaša Doljak/STA

Domžale
Store shelves in a supermarket in Domžale half-empty as people rush to stock up on essentials for fear of a coronavirus outbreak.
Photo: Tjaša Doljak/STA

Domžale
Store shelves in a supermarket in Domžale half-empty as people rush to stock up on essentials for fear of a coronavirus outbreak.
Photo: Tjaša Doljak/STA

Domžale
Store shelves in a supermarket in Domžale half-empty as people rush to stock up on essentials for fear of a coronavirus outbreak.
Photo: Tjaša Doljak/STA

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