Publix sets purchase limits for supplies amid coronavirus

Shoppers are only allowed 2 items in certain sections

Customers are limited to buying two items in certain sections of Publix stores

Publix supermarkets have set limits to the number of items a person can buy when visiting their stores as COVID-19 cases begin to show up.

The virus has caused the public to stock up on cleaning supplies and disinfectants.

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In order to supply items to more people, purchase limits have been put into place.

“Due to the increase in demand over health concerns from the Coronavirus (COVID-19), purchase limits have been set for items,” a Publix spokeswoman said.

The new rules apply in the following sections:

  • Hand soaps & sanitizers
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Facial masks & gloves
  • Disinfectant wipes and sprays
  • Aerosol disinfectant sprays
  • Facial tissue
  • Cups/plates/utensils
  • Bleach

Customers are now limited to only buying two of any individual item in the sections above.

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