Hmm, the pandemic is only over IMHO over there because people don’t believe that it exists keep your ears and eyes open because it’s going to come about bite peoples arses big time very quickly.
Take precautions still and be prepared.
I believe Sydney's latest surge in cases stems from such thinking. Cases were down for a while, vaccine shots are getting out there and people are letting their guard down.
As a result, we have now gone back to the days where "Stay at home" orders have been brought back in ... and, yes, toilet paper is being scooped off the shelves yet again, as well as the other typical products.
If you're not at the supermarket when the doors open of a morning, you will miss out - and this was happening from day 0!
Hardware stores are going to have a bumper month or two as those stuck at home get busy with those little projects that they've been putting off. It happened last year and I don't doubt it will happen again.