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    Coronavirus fears fuel panic buying of toilet paper in Japan

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    Coronavirus fears fuel panic buying of toilet paper in Japan

    Rumours of shortages circulate on social media causing long lines and surging prices


    Published:  March 02, 2020 09:41 Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor

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