In an effort to protect vulnerable people, some stores are designating special shopping times.
Starting tomorrow the Zehrs grocery store at the Pen Centre will be opening one hour earlier than normal to give seniors a chance to pick up supplies.
Meanwhile Shoppers Drug Mart stores will be setting aside the first hour after opening to help customers needing assistance or consideration, such as seniors and people living with disabilities.
Simpson's Pharmacy locations in Niagara-On-The-Lake are also adopting similar procedures until 11 a.m. each day.