Consumer opinions on stockpiling during the Coronavirus outbreak in the UK 2020

The new strain of coronavirus, Covid-19, has led many countries to take drastic social distancing measures, and has driven consumers to supermarkets to stock up on foodstuffs, hygiene, and over-the-counter medical products such as vitamins and pain relievers. However, according to a poll conducted by Ipsos, an overwhelming majority of British consumers (61 percent) think it is not acceptable to stockpile during the Coronavirus outbreak. As Covid-19 continues to impact governments and communities worldwide, new data emerging on the virus are helping individuals to stay on top of the situation and protect themselves and those around them. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.

新型冠状病毒株——Covid-19——的爆发，导致众多国家采取极端的社交隔离措施，并驱使消费者涌向超市，储备食品、卫生用品以及非处方医疗产品，如维生素和止痛药。然而，根据Ipsos公司进行的一项民意调查，绝大多数英国消费者（61%）认为，在冠状病毒爆发期间囤积物资是不可接受的。随着Covid-19持续对全球各国政府和社区产生影响，关于病毒的新数据正在帮助个人及时了解形势，并保护自己和周围的人。如需了解更多关于冠状病毒（COVID-19）大流行的信息，请访问我们的专项事实与数据页面。