Panic Buying in US

[BillMasen]

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Photos of ravaged grocery stores show how people are panic-buying across the US in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic

Paulina Cachero
Mar 14, 2020, 4:42 AM

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Mike Black/APShelves previously filled with pasta and canned food are seen empty at a Trader Joe’s grocery store as shoppers gather supplies with coronavirus fears spreading in Encinitas, California

• As the novel coronavirus sweeps the US, Americans have begun panic-buying groceries.
• Americans have begun sharing images online of their local grocery stores.
• Images of empty shelves, long lines, and overflowing carts paint an astonishing picture of the mass hysteria exploding in the US.
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The novel coronavirus has swept across the US, infecting 1,800 and leaving mass hysteria in its wake. With more than 30 states declaring a state of emergency in response to the outbreak, Americans have flocked to stores to stockpile food, water, household essentials, and cleaning supplies.

 

[GaRp58]

Like I said before, it is not so bad if a few ten thousands go and buy for a few weeks for the quarantine. BUT if a few million go shopping for 6 months of food, then get out of the way or get run over. The prepping society has been laughed at, poked at and called all sorts of paranoid names and now it seems we were the only ones except the Military with enough food and supplies for this. Such is life, make the choice for a bigger TV, a new car, an expensive vacation or PREP::: I know what I did right the last 40 years...GP

 

[Brent S]

Saw grocery chains like Publix and Walmart are going to start limiting hours. That should start scaring even the most devout non preppers out there, causing even more strain on the food supplies. Everyone can see the reality of the effects this bug is having now.

 

[Frozen Tundra]

If domestic travel is limited on a wider scale, or if we see quarantines take effect, we'll see runs on everything from fuel to twinkies... the virus isnt the biggest issue, it's the panicked mentality of the herd!

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

Saw grocery chains like Publix and Walmart are going to start limiting hours. That should start scaring even the most devout non preppers out there, causing even more strain on the food supplies. Everyone can see the reality of the effects this bug is having now.

Where did you see that Brent? Wondering if my area will be affected. Not that I NEED the grocery open, it’s that I see crime increasing in that situation.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

If domestic travel is limited on a wider scale, or if we see quarantines take effect, we'll see runs on everything from fuel to twinkies... the virus isnt the biggest issue, it's the panicked mentality of the herd!

How is it going up there in Wisconsin? Any troubles yet?

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

Like I said before, it is not so bad if a few ten thousands go and buy for a few weeks for the quarantine. BUT if a few million go shopping for 6 months of food, then get out of the way or get run over. The prepping society has been laughed at, poked at and called all sorts of paranoid names and now it seems we were the only ones except the Military with enough food and supplies for this. Such is life, make the choice for a bigger TV, a new car, an expensive vacation or PREP::: I know what I did right the last 40 years...GP

Wow! 40 years! You were tuned it way before me! I’ve only been at it 5 or so years. Although when I finally saw the writing on the wall I have spent many days of every week preparing for the worst. Knew time was short and I had to catch up.

How is your granddaughter today?

 

[user 6493]

Where did you see that Brent? Wondering if my area will be affected. Not that I NEED the grocery open, it’s that I see crime increasing in that situation.

I saw this early this morning

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/com...day-due-to-coronavirus/ar-BB11cjna?li=BBnb7Kz

 

[user 6493]

I just called my Walmart they will open at the same time as always but close 2 hours early at 11Pm,,,,no big deal in my eyes

 

[Frozen Tundra]

How is it going up there in Wisconsin? Any troubles yet?

No trouble here, but like like elsewhere TP and disinfectant is in short supply at the stores. All in all, "up north" where I'm at, people are pretty self sufficient for the most part.

 

[recon503]

like hank jr. says,, a country boy can survive

 

[dirtdiva]

Where did you see that Brent? Wondering if my area will be affected. Not that I NEED the grocery open, it’s that I see crime increasing in that situation.

GP I read on CNN this am that it is nationwide to allow more time for restocking and cleaning/disinfecting stores between

 

[Dani]

Found out this morning the grocery store I work for is open 6 hours less than normal until further notice. . . and not 1 case in the county.

 

[Helen Back]

I saw this this morning https://finance.yahoo.com/news/coronavirus-cuts-store-hours-publix-234352974.html

Walmart store hours and COVID-19: Walmart cuts hours at 24-hour stores and other locations nationwide starting Sunday due to coronavirus' data-reactid="17">Walmart store hours and COVID-19: Walmart cuts hours at 24-hour stores and other locations nationwide starting Sunday due to coronavirus

It also will get harder to find liquor in four Pennsylvania counties starting Monday, according to the Bucks County Courier Times, part of the USA TODAY Network.

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Saturday announced a phased closure of state-owned Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores in Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware counties. On Tuesday, stores in these counties will be closed. The state will keep its online store up and running, making deliveries.

Temporary grocery store changes
Harris Teeter: Starting Sunday, Harris Teeter will close stores at 9 p.m. each night until further notice, the grocery chain posted on its website. Stores will open at their regular time.' data-reactid="21">Harris Teeter: Starting Sunday, Harris Teeter will close stores at 9 p.m. each night until further notice, the grocery chain posted on its website. Stores will open at their regular time.

H-E-B: On Saturday, stores will close at 8 p.m. Then starting Sunday, all stores will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until further notice.' data-reactid="22">H-E-B: On Saturday, stores will close at 8 p.m. Then starting Sunday, all stores will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until further notice.

Fred Meyer: Stores will not be open overnight. Updates will be posted at www.fredmeyer.com/i/coronavirus-update ' data-reactid="23">Fred Meyer: Stores will not be open overnight. Updates will be posted at www.fredmeyer.com/i/coronavirus-update

Giant Eagle: The grocer said in a news release that starting Sunday its flagship and Market District supermarkets will be open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. All GetGo stores located adjacent to supermarkets will mirror the supermarket hours.' data-reactid="24">Giant Eagle: The grocer said in a news release that starting Sunday its flagship and Market District supermarkets will be open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. All GetGo stores located adjacent to supermarkets will mirror the supermarket hours.

Kroger: Starting Monday, store hours will be 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. until further notice, according to The Enquirer, part of the USA TODAY Network. Kroger's namesake stores in Houston will also curtail 24-hour service, according to local TV reports by KHOU. Several of the company's subsidiaries are also making changes.

King Soopers: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sunday, according to a news release.' data-reactid="26">King Soopers: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sunday, according to a news release.

Publix: All stores will close at 8 p.m. until further notice, according to the grocery store chain.' data-reactid="27">Publix: All stores will close at 8 p.m. until further notice, according to the grocery store chain.

QFC: Stores will not be open overnight. Updates will be posted at www.qfc.com/i/coronavirus-update.' data-reactid="28">QFC: Stores will not be open overnight. Updates will be posted at www.qfc.com/i/coronavirus-update.

Ralphs: Modified hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.' data-reactid="29">Ralphs: Modified hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Smith's Food & Drug: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., according to the retailer's website.

Walmart: Starting Sunday, 24-hour stores will be open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. "until further notice." Other locations will also have reduced hours.' data-reactid="31">Walmart: Starting Sunday, 24-hour stores will be open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. "until further notice." Other locations will also have reduced hours.

Wegmans: Stores closing overnight for cleaning. Hours vary and are posted here.' data-reactid="32">Wegmans: Stores closing overnight for cleaning. Hours vary and are posted here.

Other store changes
Apple: The retailer announced it will close all its retail stores outside Greater China until March 27 due to the coronavirus outbreak.' data-reactid="34">Apple: The retailer announced it will close all its retail stores outside Greater China until March 27 due to the coronavirus outbreak.

lululemon: Starting Monday, stores will be open noon to 6 p.m. local time.' data-reactid="35">lululemon: Starting Monday, stores will be open noon to 6 p.m. local time.

Nike: The athletic apparel company announced U.S. store closures from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27. Customers can continue to shop on Nike.com and on Nike apps. " data-reactid="36">Nike: The athletic apparel company announced U.S.storeclosures from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27. Customers can continue to shop on Nike.com and on Nike apps.

Urban Outfitters: The company's stores – including Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain, and Urban Outfitters namesake stores – are closed until at least March 28 because of the coronavirus, the company announced.

 

[Brent S]

Where did you see that Brent? Wondering if my area will be affected. Not that I NEED the grocery open, it’s that I see crime increasing in that situation.

This morning on cnn. Not shutting down or anything, just shorter hours to restock more is what they said. My guess is it’s to slow the depletion down some.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

This morning on cnn. Not shutting down or anything, just shorter hours to restock more is what they said. My guess is it’s to slow the depletion down some.

Probably an astute guess my friend.

 

[Brent S]

I saw this this morning https://finance.yahoo.com/news/coronavirus-cuts-store-hours-publix-234352974.html

Walmart store hours and COVID-19: Walmart cuts hours at 24-hour stores and other locations nationwide starting Sunday due to coronavirus' data-reactid="17">Walmart store hours and COVID-19: Walmart cuts hours at 24-hour stores and other locations nationwide starting Sunday due to coronavirus

It also will get harder to find liquor in four Pennsylvania counties starting Monday, according to the Bucks County Courier Times, part of the USA TODAY Network.

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Saturday announced a phased closure of state-owned Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores in Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware counties. On Tuesday, stores in these counties will be closed. The state will keep its online store up and running, making deliveries.

Temporary grocery store changes
Harris Teeter: Starting Sunday, Harris Teeter will close stores at 9 p.m. each night until further notice, the grocery chain posted on its website. Stores will open at their regular time.' data-reactid="21">Harris Teeter: Starting Sunday, Harris Teeter will close stores at 9 p.m. each night until further notice, the grocery chain posted on its website. Stores will open at their regular time.

H-E-B: On Saturday, stores will close at 8 p.m. Then starting Sunday, all stores will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until further notice.' data-reactid="22">H-E-B: On Saturday, stores will close at 8 p.m. Then starting Sunday, all stores will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until further notice.

Fred Meyer: Stores will not be open overnight. Updates will be posted at www.fredmeyer.com/i/coronavirus-update ' data-reactid="23">Fred Meyer: Stores will not be open overnight. Updates will be posted at www.fredmeyer.com/i/coronavirus-update

Giant Eagle: The grocer said in a news release that starting Sunday its flagship and Market District supermarkets will be open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. All GetGo stores located adjacent to supermarkets will mirror the supermarket hours.' data-reactid="24">Giant Eagle: The grocer said in a news release that starting Sunday its flagship and Market District supermarkets will be open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. All GetGo stores located adjacent to supermarkets will mirror the supermarket hours.

Kroger: Starting Monday, store hours will be 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. until further notice, according to The Enquirer, part of the USA TODAY Network. Kroger's namesake stores in Houston will also curtail 24-hour service, according to local TV reports by KHOU. Several of the company's subsidiaries are also making changes.

King Soopers: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sunday, according to a news release.' data-reactid="26">King Soopers: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sunday, according to a news release.

Publix: All stores will close at 8 p.m. until further notice, according to the grocery store chain.' data-reactid="27">Publix: All stores will close at 8 p.m. until further notice, according to the grocery store chain.

QFC: Stores will not be open overnight. Updates will be posted at www.qfc.com/i/coronavirus-update.' data-reactid="28">QFC: Stores will not be open overnight. Updates will be posted at www.qfc.com/i/coronavirus-update.

Ralphs: Modified hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.' data-reactid="29">Ralphs: Modified hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Smith's Food & Drug: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., according to the retailer's website.

Walmart: Starting Sunday, 24-hour stores will be open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. "until further notice." Other locations will also have reduced hours.' data-reactid="31">Walmart: Starting Sunday, 24-hour stores will be open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. "until further notice." Other locations will also have reduced hours.

Wegmans: Stores closing overnight for cleaning. Hours vary and are posted here.' data-reactid="32">Wegmans: Stores closing overnight for cleaning. Hours vary and are posted here.

Other store changes
Apple: The retailer announced it will close all its retail stores outside Greater China until March 27 due to the coronavirus outbreak.' data-reactid="34">Apple: The retailer announced it will close all its retail stores outside Greater China until March 27 due to the coronavirus outbreak.

lululemon: Starting Monday, stores will be open noon to 6 p.m. local time.' data-reactid="35">lululemon: Starting Monday, stores will be open noon to 6 p.m. local time.

Nike: The athletic apparel company announced U.S. store closures from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27. Customers can continue to shop on Nike.com and on Nike apps. " data-reactid="36">Nike: The athletic apparel company announced U.S.storeclosures from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27. Customers can continue to shop on Nike.com and on Nike apps.

Urban Outfitters: The company's stores – including Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain, and Urban Outfitters namesake stores – are closed until at least March 28 because of the coronavirus, the company announced.

When you see nationwide changes like this the average people start to realize this thing isn’t just a bad cold. I would really hate to just start thinking about how to prep now....

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

I saw this this morning https://finance.yahoo.com/news/coronavirus-cuts-store-hours-publix-234352974.html

Walmart store hours and COVID-19: Walmart cuts hours at 24-hour stores and other locations nationwide starting Sunday due to coronavirus' data-reactid="17">Walmart store hours and COVID-19: Walmart cuts hours at 24-hour stores and other locations nationwide starting Sunday due to coronavirus

It also will get harder to find liquor in four Pennsylvania counties starting Monday, according to the Bucks County Courier Times, part of the USA TODAY Network.

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Saturday announced a phased closure of state-owned Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores in Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware counties. On Tuesday, stores in these counties will be closed. The state will keep its online store up and running, making deliveries.

Temporary grocery store changes
Harris Teeter: Starting Sunday, Harris Teeter will close stores at 9 p.m. each night until further notice, the grocery chain posted on its website. Stores will open at their regular time.' data-reactid="21">Harris Teeter: Starting Sunday, Harris Teeter will close stores at 9 p.m. each night until further notice, the grocery chain posted on its website. Stores will open at their regular time.

H-E-B: On Saturday, stores will close at 8 p.m. Then starting Sunday, all stores will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until further notice.' data-reactid="22">H-E-B: On Saturday, stores will close at 8 p.m. Then starting Sunday, all stores will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until further notice.

Fred Meyer: Stores will not be open overnight. Updates will be posted at www.fredmeyer.com/i/coronavirus-update ' data-reactid="23">Fred Meyer: Stores will not be open overnight. Updates will be posted at www.fredmeyer.com/i/coronavirus-update

Giant Eagle: The grocer said in a news release that starting Sunday its flagship and Market District supermarkets will be open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. All GetGo stores located adjacent to supermarkets will mirror the supermarket hours.' data-reactid="24">Giant Eagle: The grocer said in a news release that starting Sunday its flagship and Market District supermarkets will be open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. All GetGo stores located adjacent to supermarkets will mirror the supermarket hours.

Kroger: Starting Monday, store hours will be 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. until further notice, according to The Enquirer, part of the USA TODAY Network. Kroger's namesake stores in Houston will also curtail 24-hour service, according to local TV reports by KHOU. Several of the company's subsidiaries are also making changes.

King Soopers: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sunday, according to a news release.' data-reactid="26">King Soopers: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sunday, according to a news release.

Publix: All stores will close at 8 p.m. until further notice, according to the grocery store chain.' data-reactid="27">Publix: All stores will close at 8 p.m. until further notice, according to the grocery store chain.

QFC: Stores will not be open overnight. Updates will be posted at www.qfc.com/i/coronavirus-update.' data-reactid="28">QFC: Stores will not be open overnight. Updates will be posted at www.qfc.com/i/coronavirus-update.

Ralphs: Modified hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.' data-reactid="29">Ralphs: Modified hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Smith's Food & Drug: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., according to the retailer's website.

Walmart: Starting Sunday, 24-hour stores will be open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. "until further notice." Other locations will also have reduced hours.' data-reactid="31">Walmart: Starting Sunday, 24-hour stores will be open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. "until further notice." Other locations will also have reduced hours.

Wegmans: Stores closing overnight for cleaning. Hours vary and are posted here.' data-reactid="32">Wegmans: Stores closing overnight for cleaning. Hours vary and are posted here.

Other store changes
Apple: The retailer announced it will close all its retail stores outside Greater China until March 27 due to the coronavirus outbreak.' data-reactid="34">Apple: The retailer announced it will close all its retail stores outside Greater China until March 27 due to the coronavirus outbreak.

lululemon: Starting Monday, stores will be open noon to 6 p.m. local time.' data-reactid="35">lululemon: Starting Monday, stores will be open noon to 6 p.m. local time.

Nike: The athletic apparel company announced U.S. store closures from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27. Customers can continue to shop on Nike.com and on Nike apps. " data-reactid="36">Nike: The athletic apparel company announced U.S.storeclosures from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27. Customers can continue to shop on Nike.com and on Nike apps.

Urban Outfitters: The company's stores – including Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain, and Urban Outfitters namesake stores – are closed until at least March 28 because of the coronavirus, the company announced.

Exceedingly thorough Helen! Thank you!

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

When you see nationwide changes like this the average people start to realize this thing isn’t just a bad cold. I would really hate to just start thinking about how to prep now....

Those still calling this nothing but a cold are experiencing serious denial. We all aren’t going to die, but this is the largest affecting pandemic in many lifetimes.

 

[DrHenley]

Those still calling this nothing but a cold are experiencing serious denial.

What's that they say?

"Denial is not a river in Egypt."

 

[KateMTx]

Those still calling this nothing but a cold are experiencing serious denial. We all aren’t going to die, but this is the largest affecting pandemic in many lifetimes.

I agree. But the panic is making it at least 10 times worse than it has to be.

 

[user 6493]

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[user 6493]

I agree. But the panic is making it at least 10 times worse than it has to be.

Those still calling this nothing but a cold are experiencing serious denial. We all aren’t going to die, but this is the largest affecting pandemic in many lifetimes.

THIS IS EVERY YEAR
CDC: 80,000 people died of flu last winter in the U.S. - STAT
www.statnews.com › 2018/09/26 › cdc-us-flu-deaths-winter
CDC: 80,000 people died of flu last winter in U.S., highest death toll in 40 years. By Associated Press. September 26, 2018.

 

[user 6493]

yes I am one who thinks this is being blown out of proportion,,,,,the flu kills a **** load every year and we don't all crawl down the rabbit hole and hide from it,,,we carry on,,,yeah people will get this crap but it is not a extinction level event,,,,,

 

[DrHenley]

yes I am one who thinks this is being blown out of proportion,,,,,the flu kills a **** load every year and we don't all crawl down the rabbit hole and hide from it,,,we carry on,,,yeah people will get this crap but it is not a extinction level event,,,,,

So why did China shut down an entire province, close all the factories (which caused an enormous economic crisis), and force everyone at gunpoint to stay in their homes over this nothing burger?

 

[user 6493]

So why did China shut down an entire province, close all the factories (which caused an enormous economic crisis), and force everyone at gunpoint to stay in their homes over this nothing burger?

DR you can think what you want,I'm not twisting your arm,I just feel we are worried needlessly,,,,,I wasn't in China so I don't know just what happened over there and I don't trust the media to tell the truth either,,,,they love to stir the pot you should know that,,,,,what I do know is the number of cases in the USA is small at this time and not that many have died,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,so I am going to just sit back and watch the show,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,everyone can go nuts I don't care as long as the carnage does not spill over into my front yard

 

[DrHenley]

what I do know is the number of cases in the USA is small at this time and not that many have died

What? You think it just magically spreads everywhere at once? It takes time. The first patient in China was November 17th. It wasn't until December 31 that Wuhan admitted there were a cluster of pneumonia cases of unknown origin. At that point there were only 27 cases. The first death wasn't until January 9th. January 15th there were only 41 cases.

 

[user 6493]

What? You think it just magically spreads everywhere at once? It takes time. The first patient in China was November 17th. It wasn't until December 31 that Wuhan admitted there were a cluster of pneumonia cases of unknown origin. At that point there were only 27 cases. The first death wasn't until January 9th. January 15th there were only 41 cases.

whatever you say,,,,,I am not going to debate this,,,you can worry all you want no one is saying you can't worry and prepare for it just don't tell me I have to get all worked up about this

if this really is a problem in the USA it will come to light soon enough

 

[DrHenley]

I'm just stating the facts GG. Facts.

Have you heard me screaming "OH MY GOD WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!"???

I'm actually not that worried because I'm prepared for it.

 

[user 6493]

I'm just stating the facts GG. Facts.

Have you heard me screaming "OH MY GOD WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!"???

I'm actually not that worried because I'm prepared for it.

no you don't sound like CHICKEN LITTLE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOL