A shopper walks past empty shelves where bread is normally displayed in a supermarket, Sunday, March 15, 2020, in Boston. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. The vast majority of people recover from the new virus. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
The NHS app sent a half-million alerts last week, notifying users they
have to quarantine for ten days because of possible close contact with
someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
This has caused a supply chain shock and disruptions as hundreds of
thousands of people panic buy food and fuel to survive the quarantine.
