Long Lines at Costco as Shoppers Empty Shelves of Water and Toilet Paper Amid Coronavirus Panic

Shoppers in a Costco in Seattle, Washington, braved long lines on February 29 to buy essential items like water and toilet paper in preparation for potential coronavirus quarantines, local media reported.

In these two videos, shoppers with carts full of food and supplies can be seen waiting in a long line at a Costco store checkout. Empty shelves which once held toilet paper can also be seen in the video.

Reuters reported that numerous grocery and supply stores in the United States recorded panic buying on February 29. Credit: J.G. Blanco via Storyful