Items on grocery delivery apps sold out briefly Many items on grocery delivery apps sold out briefly on Sunday night after the testing order was announced, but stocks were replenished on Monday.
Long lines formed in supermarkets in central Beijing. Shoppers snapped up rice, noodles, vegetables and other food items, while store workers hastily restocked some empty shelves.
State media issued reports saying supplies remained plentiful in Beijing despite the buying surge. Shoppers appeared concerned but not yet panicked.
One woman, carrying two bags of vegetables, eggs and frozen dumplings, said she is buying a little more than usual. A man said he isn't worried but is just being cautious since he has a 2-year-old daughter. Beijing city reports 29 new local COVID cases in 24 hours Beijing reported 29 new domestically transmitted COVID-19 infections during the period of 4 p.m. (0800 GMT) April 24 TO 4 p.m.