How to Find Open Essential Stores During COVID-19.
While most of the grocery stores are allowed to sell essential items, not all of them are always open. So, if you don’t want to come back disappointed the next time you go out to buy essentials, it’s better to check beforehand about the open stores. Here’s how to find essential open stores duringCOVID-19.
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COVID Maps
COVID Maps is a new web app, thatshows you essential services that are operating in your area. And not just that, when you click on the store name, it displays details about thestore timings, availability of items, and security measures.
It’s developed by two techies Sanjeev Rao and Phani Kishan Addepalli with the aim of helping people to procure essentials delivery during the lockdown.
There are other essential details to look out for, such asstore and staff hygiene, crowd control measures, size of the store, etc.You must note that all this information is crows funded, so it might vary from store to store. you may also search for a specific store using the web app and filter using address and landmark details.
The best part is that anyone cancontribute to the info, using the Add a Store option.You simply have to drag the pin to the precise location and add store details, address, safety info, and other useful information. Moreover, you can volunteeras a coderor contribute to the content with theWhatsApp outreach group.
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Closing Remarks
You can use any of the above options such as Big Basket, Grofers, Amazon Pantry, etc. if you don’t want to step out. However, with great demand, all these stores have capped their delivery and the wait time is anywhere from 2-4 days. If this is the case use the COVID Maps to check before you head out.
Google has also added the details ofFood & Night Sheltersavailable near you during COVID-19 at the bottom of its homepage.
Also Read:Official Coronavirus Live Maps and Apps to Track COVID-19
Vaibhav is a broadcast journalist with a keen interest in tech. He doesn’t believe in fanboying a specific product. He writes about things he believes are actually helpful in some way to the user.
