People are queuing outside the supermarket as only 150 people are allowed inside at the same time.
In the meantime, brown tapes were added on the ground every 1.5 metres to indicate the recommended social distance to respect.
Seniors have a privileged access between 8.00 and 9.00 am.
Soap and Sanitising gel
Shortages in soap and sanitising gel as you can expect. The brands “Palmolive” and “Dettol” are the most wanted. No limited purchases imposed on these products. Only the most expensive soaps from Palmolive are still available. Notes have been added: These products are temporally unavailable due to limited supply.
Tissues
White and private labels tissues are out of stock. The branded and more expensive products are still available in limited quantities.
Bandages and Band Aid
White label bandages and band aids are sold out.
Sanitary Napkins
Still OK, but some brands are sold out.
Pasta Sauces
Pasta sauces are almost sold out…especially the ones made from tomatoes.
Rice
Rice is completely sold out.
Pasta
Pasta is sold out… just a few exceptions.
Bakery
Do it yourself bakery products are sold out
Frozen Food
Fish stick, frozen fish and frozen food are OK.
Ice cream and Frozen Fruit
OK.
Water
No problem
Vegetables in Cans
Almost completely sold out!
Delicatessen
OK
Fresh Sushi Counter
Should be fine.
Cereals
Almost sold out.
Chips and Salty Snacks
As you can see.
Toilet paper
Limited supply. Almost sold out. Max 2 articles per person. Limited refill of paper during the course of the day.
Kitchen paper
Limited supply. Almost Sold out. Max 2 article per person.
Cheese
Limited Supply
Cashier
Special accommodation made around the cash desk to avoid contact with the employee.
Conclusion
Overall it’s OK. If you look at it from an English or American perspective, it looks a bit empty.
But then again, from a Belgian perspective, it’s Ok. Belgium is not a tightest ship around.