Are You Worried About Coronavirus?

[e.j.]

They really need to start doing this more! No one can find bread, eggs, toilet paper. It is getting out of hand. I usually buy those big packs of kleenex for the daycare and my fall supply is running low so thought I would get another. Cannot find them anywhere. Ended up having to buy a couple of single boxes for $2 each.

My husband and I went shopping last night and while we knew we wouldn't find toilet paper and cleaning and sanitizing supplies, we were surprised at the number of shelves and freezers that were stripped bare. Frozen food, canned fruits and veggies, bread, milk, feminine products, OTC medications..... all gone. We've had runs on staples before when a bad snowstorm is predicted but nothing that compares to what's happening now. We spoke with a man working at one large warehouse store we went to and he said from opening to about 1:00 pm, the crowds were so large, lines went from the front of the store to the back and then wrapped across the back of the store. They had to call in security because of the number of people who showed up and because arguments broke out between customers over some of the items the store did have in stock. Crazy times.

[Michael]

I did my normal run to the store on Friday for steak, since I am on a carnivore diet for the last three months. Trader Joe’s has grass-fed top sirloin that is perfect for me. When I walked into the Simi Valley store, people all had their phones out taking pictures. The shelves were bare. I had to go to 4 stores to get the food I needed. I still bought the usual amount and didn’t buy extra. I asked one of the cashiers if there were more people coming in than usual for the reason. She said people were buying more of the same thing from what they normally buy.

These store orders for the demand needed to reduce spoilage and to prevent wasted food not being sold. The cashier said they would be getting their normal shipment on Monday. I have a feeling in a couple weeks, those that over purchased will not be back to their stores and usually purchasing routine. Which means many stores may have lots of extra supplies on the shelves not selling. We shall see.

[Blackcat31]

I did my normal run to the store on Friday for steak, since I am on a carnivore diet for the last three months. Trader Joe’s has grass-fed top sirloin that is perfect for me. When I walked into the Simi Valley store, people all had their phones out taking pictures. The shelves were bare. I had to go to 4 stores to get the food I needed. I still bought the usual amount and didn’t buy extra. I asked one of the cashiers if there were more people coming in than usual for the reason. She said people were buying more of the same thing from what they normally buy.

These store orders for the demand needed to reduce spoilage and to prevent wasted food not being sold. The cashier said they would be getting their normal shipment on Monday. I have a feeling in a couple weeks, those that over purchased will not be back to their stores and usually purchasing routine. Which means many stores may have lots of extra supplies on the shelves not selling. We shall see.

Our Walmart shelves looked like that but two blocks over at the grocery store it was business as normal and I had no issues finding anything.

[CeriBear]

I had to do my weekly grocery shopping today and practically all staples were sold out. No milk. No bottled water. No eggs. No Kleenex. No toilet paper. No baby wipes. Meat and other items like pasta and vegetables were sparse. So were soap and hand soap.

[Josiegirl]

I knew there was a good reason I've always wanted to be a hermit.

On a good note, our governor just shut down all our schools through out the state, starting tomorrow at the end of the school day. Good call Governor!!! I'm so relieved he made that decision because it took it out of each school's hands. I know our local high school, with over 1000 students, has been waffling and preparing, probably partly because they're afraid of all the repercussions from parents(here and abroad due to lots of dorm kids). So now, they can move forward and not be blamed for a decision either way.

Only problem I see now, all the extra students will be out and about within the general population. How do you convince teenagers this is a real thing, especially if you cannot convince all the adults?
People just need to stay home much much more than they have been.

[DaveA]

IL closed schools starting tomorrow for 2 weeks. Our school district went from closing Tuesday to closing today after a call with public health. They made the announcement call at 1030pm.

[Jupadia]

I was talking to my brother last night, told him to prepare for schools clossings since his got two step kids. He was like ok, I'll so that sarsticly an hour after I hung up with him they announced school and daycare are closed with no restart day announced. This was for Alberta Canada. They did say they have no plans to close home daycares their as they do only have a low amount of children in them.

[CenterTeacher20]

ND closed schools for this week only. Seems pointless to me to do it for only one week...

[e.j.]

ND closed schools for this week only. Seems pointless to me to do it for only one week...

As the number of cases grows, they'll probably adjust that time frame.

[CenterTeacher20]

As the number of cases grows, they'll probably adjust that time frame.

Yeah, you're probably right. We're still only at one case in the state as far as I know.

[Rockgirl]

In Texas, we’re now required to check every child’s temp upon arrival, and parents may not come inside, unless there’s a legitimate reason. All drop offs and pickups must be done outside.

[Cat Herder]

In Texas, we’re now required to check every child’s temp upon arrival, and parents may not come inside, unless there’s a legitimate reason. All drop offs and pickups must be done outside.

God bless Texas. happyface That is how it's done.

[Rockgirl]

God bless Texas. happyface That is how it's done.

I may continue this way, even after the requirements are lifted! Parents are texting me when they pull up outside, and I’m meeting them at the door with their child. BUH-BYE, now!

[Ariana]

Michael that is crazy

Costco has run out of chicken two days in a row now. If you know Costco chicken we are talking about 100 packs, maybe more leaving the store every day. Insane!

I drove to a town about 25 minutes away and found everything I needed. Even went to the drugstore and bought hair dye for my kids and there was no one there. Will be doing that from now on. Fun drive too

[Blackcat31]

MN just closed all restaurants and bars until March 27.
This includes bowling alleys, movie theaters, fitness clubs/gyms, cafes and bingo halls etc...

https://www.twincities.com/2020/03/16/coronavirus-walz-closes-all-mn-restaurants-and-bars-to-public-delivery-and-curbside-pickup-are-ok/