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Why are people stockpiling toilet paper? We asked four experts

  • Written by Michael Lucy, Deputy Science + Technology Editor
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As coronavirus continues to spread around the world, anxiety is rising in Australia. Shoppers fearful of quarantine measures have been stocking up on supplies to last out a week or two of isolation.

Recent days have seen reports of shortages of hand sanitiser and warnings that batteries and other electronic items could be next. However,...

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