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Publix limiting purchases of hand soaps, sanitizers and more due to high demand

Posted at 5:34 AM, Mar 09, 2020
and last updated 2020-03-09 07:50:16-04

Publix supermarkets are limiting the amount of hand soaps, hand sanitizers and other items that customers can buy because of increased demand.

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Fear of the coronavirus has led to people stocking up on hand sanitizer. Publix stores are limiting customers to purchasing a maximum of two items for products such as gloves, wipes and rubbing alcohol.

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Signs posted on store shelves say, "Because of increased demand, customers are limited to two (2) of each item in the hand soaps & sanitizers section. Thank you for your understanding."

This story was originally published by Jason Davis for WPTV