Supply of everyday items are short amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were shortages of toilet paper and personal protective equipment. Now, consumers are starting to notice shortages of many everyday items like ketchup packets. Customers who have been to the grocery store, hardware store or appliance store may have noticed shortages of some items. According to economists, there is a perfect storm forming that could make this a reality for quite a while.