The 6 rolls pack of toilet paper in the US
is priced at approximately $ 5.
Which means, each of these is valued at approximately 83 cents.
However, due to the current situation
having one of these is considered gold.
Because nobody finds it on the streets.
I understand that we could be preparing for a quarantine
as they have happened in China, in Italy, and also in Spain.
But why is this the most precious object for human beings?
Hi everyone!
Welcome to a new video!
I am Oscar Alejandro.
And we are here in the city of Miami.
Because we are about to discover something that worries us all.
Why the shortage of toilet paper in supermarkets?
In this adventure we are going to take a tour
of the most important places of this city.
And I'm going to dare to ask people...
Why is the toilet paper carried as if the world is ending?
We are about to discover very interesting answers.
Come with me!
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Well friends, we begin our adventure
in this which is one of the main supermarket franchises here in the US.
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We are going to enter to see what we find...
We are already inside the supermarket
and we see that apparently everything is normal
in the ​​vegetables area, greens...
There is no shortage of any kind of these products.
We see that the fruits are all in their right place...
There are so many grapes...
Strawberries can be found in abundance...
And we found "cambures".
Well, that's what we call it in Venezuela.
But here they are known as sweet plantains or bananas.
Comment here at the bottom, how do you call it!
I love to know that there is an abundance of lemons.
Above all, because in this situation
protecting our immune system is the most important thing.
We see that each lemon costs 28 cents.
- Hey! By the way, I have met with... - Aranza.
- Aranza... - And Sahamara.
Sahamara!
And Sergio.
- Where are you all from? - From Mexico.
From Mexico.
But where do they live?
- Do you live here? - Here in Doral.
Just making this video from the supermarket...
Have you found any type of shortage situation that has worried you?
The toilet paper worries us a lot.
- Okay. - Enough, just that.
Now, why do you think people are taking the toilet paper?
And what does it have to do with all this?
I think they want to lock themselves in their houses,
stay in quarantine...
And they know that the toilet paper can run out,
and it is something very important!
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Woao! I really don't expect this...
We are in the hall where the bread should be found.
And in none of the presentations there is.
In such a case, we can find these
strawberry sweets that are nothing like bread.
Pita bread, I don't know if you are interested...
Pita bread.
Arabic bread.
That is the only presentation that is here in this hallway.
Italian herb bread.
And the other bread we come across is this Hawaiian sweet bread.
On this tour, the other thing that strikes me...
Is that there is a shortage of soft drinks.
And particularly...
The only thing or what little is left are...
For example, cherry Pepsi.
I don't know if you like cherry Pepsi.
But notice, the shelves are completely empty.
Hey! By the way, here I imagine...
This can give us an idea of ​​what was here.
Vanilla pepsi.
It is not only Pepsi that is in short supply.
Also Coca Cola...
From what I can tell,
it is that people take particularly the can presentations.
And, obviously, what little is left are the products that are less popular.
Which is cherry Coca Cola.
Coca Cola without caffeine.
Coca Cola diet.
Apparently, what people love is soft drinks with a lot of sugar.
And surprisingly, during the recording of this video,
we have found this strange line inside the supermarket,
which is not the payment area.
Look, I'm counting about 50 people
who are standing in line here...
And notice, you are already realizing
what they are distributing with enough care...
They are disinfecting wipes.
How many are you distributing per person?
Only one per person!
A single small pot of disinfecting wipes...
Lysol brand!
Or the generic brand of this supermarket.
Obviously, I think it's worth wait a little.
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Hi! Good afternoon!
- Where did you find paper? - They were giving it out there.
- Oh! - Oh, I think it's over.
It's over?
Many thanks.
Apparently, I was late to find toilet paper here in this supermarket.
Friends, since I live in the USA
it is the first time that I see a situation like this.
Not even like when a hurricane comes...
Notice, exactly two shelves,
two completely empty rows.
And what should be here?
Bathroom Tissue.
Toilet paper.
And we find a notice that clearly says...
"Due to the high demand for these products
and shortages of supplies, quantities are limited to 2 per family".
But in this case, not even 2 per family.
Because, as you can see,
there is absolutely nothing of this product.
Other products that we see that is not found at all,
at least in this establishment,
are the Dish Cleaners.
And we know that because that notice says what should be here.
Here there is a little relation of why this product is not found...
And it is because of the recommendations,
house cleaning measures are increasing.
At least in this case we can understand why there is none of this.
- Hello, what's your name? - Juana Valles.
Juana, a question, why do you think toilet paper is scarce?
- What has to do with this situation? - It has nothing to do with the situation.
- It has nothing to do, right? - Do not.
Yes, I think we are confused
because the only thing that has just arrived is paper towels...
Not toilet paper!
However, everyone is aware of what is happening.
And another of the products that are practically out of stock
are the garbage bags.
And I say practically...
Because... Yes, there are still some.
Of course, the most expensive.
The ones that say "Heavy Duty".
The ones that are the strongest.
But although they are not 100% exhausted,
we can say they are one of the most requested products at the moment.
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Inside this establishment we can also find a pharmacy,
which by the way, also has a shortage of all products of:
"Cough, cold and flu Relief".
It's almost like: "Take what little is left".
And on the shelf in front,
where theoretically pediatric care products should be found
the shortage is also evident.
And regarding pain relievers
the situation is no different.
Because practically we must take what little we find.
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The ham area...
I don't know if there isn't, due to a lack of ham...
Or because we see the store employees cleaning
that area quite exhaustively.
- Madam, how is your name? - My name is Sonia Duque.
To serve you.
Why do you think is the reason that people are taking the toilet paper?
- I think it's out of fear. - Fear?
- Fear of what? - To the unknown.
- Okay. - Because it's a new virus.
And fear produces...
What does it produce?
And so then... I think that's why people buy toilet paper.
Because I don't see another use for it.
- Many thanks. - Thanks, a pleasure to meet you.
me too, the same...
Well, as you can see, this is the purchase of the few things I found.
And well, I want to show you a bit of the exit area.
I don't see that the supermarket is congested.
I feel that people have been taking the products little by little.
But yes, the situation is worrying.
Because we see that this establishment is quite assorted.
And there is abundance of many products!
Like for example... Donuts...
That without a doubt are products that are not essential.
Another thing that strikes me the most is what you just saw...
That as of March 15 this store,
which generally works 24 hours,
it will close at 11:00 p.m.
Changes, as they say out there, are the only constant.
We are leaving this establishment
heading to the next one to see what we find.
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Friends, another thing that strikes me the most...
Check the time...
It is exactly 5:50 p.m.
and we are here
on one of the busiest avenues in the city of Doral here in Florida...
And the streets are pretty empty.
This on an ordinary day...
Dear friends, it is a line of vehicles that does not stop...
I think we are one of the few who are walking the streets right now.
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Well, my dear adventurers, we arrived at our second stop.
And we are going to do it here at "Costco".
For those who do not know.
This is a popular wholesale franchise.
Everything that is bought here is in packages or large sizes...
Giant sizes...
For those who want to buy for their restaurants, for example.
Let's see how the situation is here in this establishment.
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The first thing that strikes me,
and obviously you too...
It is the presence of the police on the outskirts of this business.
This really is not common!
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Interesting fact about Costco...
And it is that to be able to buy here
you must be a member of the store.
And woao! Dear friends, take a look at this panorama...
It speaks for itself!
Before we used to see shelves of complete products...
This is really impressive!
What should be here generally?
Exactly, look at this completely empty wall.
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With a clear message: "There is no toilet paper."
And when there was, there is this notice that says:
"Limit 1 per membership."
And as is...
We just continue...
We turn left...
And the situation repeats itself!
Friends, I am struck by what was here
that can no longer be found.
At the top it says there were the rolls of toilet paper...
Here the water is supposed to be...
The water boxes! Bottles of water!
They are exhausted!
But, friends... Even the water ran out here in this place.
Another product that is also becoming scarce is laundry detergent.
That they are also rationing it!
"Limit 2 per person".
There are still some stocks.
But we will see that in a few days we will not find this either.
I want to emphasize that the shortage is only of basic necessity products.
But, for example, in the wine aisle everything is full.
However, I want to show you
something that is catching my attention...
Here in the area where the hams should be found,
or the cheese area...
For the first time I see that these fridges are covered...
As a synonym that there is nothing anymore.
I don't know if you are as addicted to coffee as I am.
But something that calms me down it is that,
certainly, this is not a product
that people are taking like crazy for their houses.
For example, we see that there are all varieties of products and brands...
The Nutella packages are intact!
For all those who love this type of chocolate.
This is the tomato sauce aisle
and also of mayonnaise.
Notice that everything is normal around here.
The existence of these products, as you are realizing,
is up to the ceiling.
And another of the strange things about this situation it is that,
as you are realizing, it is extremely early...
And the store is already closed.
We are all being ordered to leave.
So even purchases are being restricted, don't you think?
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And next to this establishment is a "Walgreens" pharmacy
that we will also keep an eye on it.
Let's see what we find!
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Well, as you can see,
this pharmacy is well-stocked.
I'm taking a tour of all the hallways.
And I see that there are practically all kinds of medications...
But it is no coincidence, that the only small part where there is a shortage
is where it says "Immune Support".
All kinds of vitamins...
There is nothing!
But it's the only thing that I can see where there really is nothing.
But the pharmacy is quite stocked.
That's where Emergen C should be, right?
There are all kinds of medicines
but this is the only one missing, right?
- On Tuesday they must supply us. - On Tuesday a truck arrives, here?
- Yes. - Okay, thank you very much.
I specifically came for a vitamin
that is highly sought after here in the US.
Which is called "Emergen C" which is like vitamin C
but with enough strength.
And notice, of all the shelves that are quite full...
That is the only one not found!
Other than that... Everything is in abundance!
Oh! You're looking for Emergen C and there is none...
It is nowhere to be found!
Friends, this situation has undoubtedly caught us all by surprise.
What I can tell you is that you take good care of yourselves.
Be at home.
And, of course, count on me
from the city of Miami
to report and tell you first hand everything that happens.
I am Oscar Alejandro.
And, of course, it will be until the next video.
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