Is it ethical to buy non-essential items online during the coronavirus lockdown?

Is it ethical to buy non-essential items online during the coronavirus lockdown?

4 years ago
Anonymous $9CO2RSACsf

https://thenextweb.com/syndication/2020/04/06/is-it-ethical-to-buy-non-essential-items-online-during-the-coronavirus-lockdown/

In response to the Coronavirus crisis, the UK government announced that all retail outlets, except for those considered to provide essential goods and services, were to close with immediate effect. Online retail is, however, “still open and encouraged.”

So, does that mean we can click with a clear conscience?