In a survey held between March 11 and 15, 2020, during the novel coronavirus pandemic, 41 percent of respondents in Australia had experienced food shortages or were unable to purchase essential items at local shops in the past week. While experiencing shortages was the most common impact experienced by respondents, only 23 percent admitted to engaging in some form of food and essential stockpiling.
Share of respondents affected by the novel coronavirus in Australia in March 2020, by impact
Characteristic
Experienced in last week
Experienced, but not in last week
Faced shortages of food/essentials at local shops
41%
7%
Avoided shaking hands with people
26%
8%
Stayed home more than you usually would have
22%
6%
Spent less money than you usually would have
16%
8%
Stockpiled food and other essentials
14%
9%
Cancelled or avoided going to a public event
14%
7%
Cancelled or changed holiday plans
10%
10%
Avoided visiting elderly/vulnerable people to reduce risk of exposure
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The Age. (March 17, 2020). Share of respondents affected by the novel coronavirus in Australia in March 2020, by impact [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 02, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104461/australia-day-to-day-impact-of-coronavirus/
The Age. "Share of respondents affected by the novel coronavirus in Australia in March 2020, by impact." Chart. March 17, 2020. Statista. Accessed November 02, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104461/australia-day-to-day-impact-of-coronavirus/
The Age. (2020). Share of respondents affected by the novel coronavirus in Australia in March 2020, by impact. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 02, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104461/australia-day-to-day-impact-of-coronavirus/
The Age. "Share of Respondents Affected by The Novel Coronavirus in Australia in March 2020, by Impact." Statista, Statista Inc., 17 Mar 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104461/australia-day-to-day-impact-of-coronavirus/
The Age, Share of respondents affected by the novel coronavirus in Australia in March 2020, by impact Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104461/australia-day-to-day-impact-of-coronavirus/ (last visited November 02, 2024)
Share of respondents affected by the novel coronavirus in Australia in March 2020, by impact [Graph], The Age, March 17, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104461/australia-day-to-day-impact-of-coronavirus/
