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03/31/2020
My COVID-19 Life
[Curator's Note] This is an account of the Creator's college and life experience during COVID-19. -
2020-10-13
Where is my toilet paper?
[Curator's Note] An image of a shelf with no toilet paper -
2020-03-13
Aisles at Walmart on Rochambeau Drive were out of toilet paper since Thursday
This photograph was taken at a local Walmart in Williamsburg, Virginia. This Walmart ran out of toilet paper and the store was struggling to restock the toilet paper. This photo is an example of "panic buying." As the number of confirmed cases in Williamsburg increases more people are stocking up on supplies. -
2020-01-29
A large number of masks were purchased
The CVS and Walgreens pharmacy near his home, even the Wal-Mart masks were all bought by the Chinese. He grabbed the last batch. -
2020-03-30
Hoarding
Before everything happened in the United States, as an international student from China, I have been searching for helpful tips for my family suffering this disaster back in China. And at that time, I would not imagine this virus spreading across the Atlantic and starting affecting everyone around the globe. One early morning, my father called me through WeChat and urged me to purchase masks, gloves, and all possible hygiene products and buy as much storable foods as possible, because, he said "the virus is spreading across the United States, and you have to be prepared". I was not taken his words seriously at first, but as he sent over more and more messages, I started buying stuff little by little from the local grocery stores, and as I realize my absurd hoarding, the COVID-19 erupted. As my friends were laughing at my over-nervousness and me feeling confused and embarrassed for the seemingly unnecessary over-reacting, more and more people were tested positive, and the price for all necessary goods skyrockets. As people in the United States started buying stuff and lining up in front of the local markets, more heartbreaking stories were reported such as "woman in domestic violence were threatened to be thrown out once they cough", and "homeless man could not purchase any food". The violence under the violence is what scared me and made me panic. I have given away much foods and products I have hoarded to take care of others, and hopefully we all can live through this crisis peacefully and stay healthy. -
2020-03-23
Texts asking for help making face masks
These screenshots show a friend asking for help to make facemasks for nurses and doctors. #HIST5241 -
2020-03-14
Virus Test Story TikTok
Video story of college girl going to get a Coronavirus test at a drive through station *Erika Ringstrom, Northeastern University, #HIST5241 -
2020-03-29
Nurse discusses the hospital response to the mask shortage
Nurses/ health care providers are given 1 mask per shift to use for the entire 12 hours (sometimes 1 per pt and other hospitals 1 masks for their entire patient load). After we use the mask we place it in out brown bag to reuse- it is being done all across the country. It’s crazy really for healthcare providers to wrap their heads around- we never re-use ppe because of risk of contaminating yourself. But we have no choice. You do it like this now to make your supplies last. *Annie R. (NP) and Jillian Decker #HIST521 -
2020-03-25
Mask shortage
My mom has started sewing and donating face masks because of the PPE (personal protective equipment) shortage. #HIST5241 -
2020-03-29
Text conversation featuring homemade face mask
A text conversation between Sebastien Hardinger and his parents, Chris Hardinger and Johanne Lamarche, about a face mask that Johanne made herself from an old sheet -
2020-03-25
Healthcare Worker's Experience
Liz, a healthcare worker in Pittsburgh, PA, described her experience under COVID-19 as being very stressful. There is very little hand sanitizer or masks, and the facility where she works does not have a good track record for allowing enough sick time, and is even known for denying sick leave in the first place. She doesn't have a car, and on the bus people are not practicing social distancing very well, which is an additional stressor for her. -
2020-03-27
New Balance Helps Healthcare Professionals on the Front Line
New Balance contributing to the shortage of personal protective equipment needed for healthcare professionals by producing prototypes of face masks in their facilities. -
2020-03-25
A pint of me
Because of the pandemic, the Red Cross has had to cancel thousands of blood drives and hospitals are experiencing a shortage. Although the thought of leaving the house right now makes me anxious, I wanted to do what I could to assist others in some way. The Red Cross has amped up its protective measures: temperature checks at the door, hand sanitizer at every step of the process, and even wrapping the stress balls in gloves. I'm worried about getting sick and hope to do my part to stop the spread of Covid-19 by staying home, but this is one thing I can do outside my house to protect others. -
2020-03-21
Empty Shelves at a Wegmans Supermarket in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Shows the reaction people are having to this pandemic, many people are hoarding essential household items. -
2020-03-24
Can't get a test
My husband wants a COVID-19 test. We live in Maricopa County, AZ. I called Banner Health because while my husband doesn't have extreme flu symptoms, everything we've read indicates that COVID-19 shows milder symptoms in young/healthy people. He works at a bank, and it's hard to do social distancing when you work at a bank. Today, he called me from work and asked for a COVID-19 test because his chest hurts. I called Banner Health, but was told to call back at 7:00 AM tomorrow because there are no more tests available today. What good is social distancing if we can't even track the disease? -
2020-03-24
"How Fear Can Spread like a Virus"
This image shows how crazy the hysteria has become, people are hoarding items for this "apocalypse" leaving store shelves empty. When they are fully restocked again, it's only a matter or hours until they completely sell out. However, not many are thinking about those in serious need of those supplies. The elderly have a higher risk of dying and need certain supplies, and families are finding it hard to find meat and other foods to feed their families because of all the hoarding. -
2020-03-18
Empty shelves at Wegmans in the Lehigh Valley
All over the Lehigh valley stores are running out of toilet paper and other necessary items. People bulk bought in the very beginning and stores are having a hard time restocking these items. -
2020-03-24
My Quarantined Life
This piece by Sydney Jones provides the reader with a glimpse into her daily life, and how the 2020 pandemic has changed her daily routines, habits, and inclinations. Sydney includes personal thoughts from her family and herself, including: the contracting economy, grocery store policies and panic-buying, her competitive role in sports and college, as well as many other changes that have occurred her local community. Sydney's story highlights many continuities and changes in her social and personal life. An important notion brought up throughout is Sydney's family "staying true" and strong during the pandemic. [added by curator] -
2020-03
Coronavirus Star Wars Meme
The image shows Ben Solo/Kylo Wren saying an important line from The Force Awakens but it addresses the lack of toilet paper during coronavirus. Due to the fact that people have mass bought out toilet papers from stores, the joke is that Kylo Wren's movie quote conveys the feeling of panic when you have to use the restroom with sandpaper instead of toilet paper. -
2020-03-21
Free toilet paper
A store front in South Melbourne offering free toilet paper to those who may need them, as they have become in short supply due to stockpiling and panic buying in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. -
2020-03-09
The Ballad of the Dunny Roll
The video satirises the 'Australian spirit' and the panic buying of toilet paper which is still - 23 March - a feature of the response to the Pandemic in Australia -
2020-03-03
Empty shelves
First sign of empty shelves in early March -
2020-03-20
Empty Shelves
This image shows empty shelves at Roche Bros. Supermarket in Natick, MA. This is the toilet paper and paper towel aisle. They are completely empty, showing that people are still panic buying these products despite recommendations that these are not the priority and should be bought according to need rather than fear. -
2020-03-20
Limits on High Demand Products
This hand-made sign lists items that, due to their high demand, have a limit on how many items customers can buy when they are in stock. This sign highlights the continued scarcity of certain necessities such as toilet paper, paper towels, hand sanitizer, and surgical face masks among other items. Even over halfway through March, these products are still in high demand and the shelves are often empty, forcing management of CVS to limit what each customer can buy to ensure as many people obtain the items they need. -
2020-03-05
CVS sign
Sign at the local CVS, pre-local panic, showing limits on sales of safety items -
2020-03-18
Americans flood into Mexico in search of toilet paper, food, and water
An online news article about people from the USA (California) crossing the US-Mexico border in order to purchase high-demand products such as toilet paper, bottled water, and food. -
2020-03-17
Meat and Poultry section at Fry’s Grocery Store
The meat section is almost completely sold out of supply. People have not only been hoarding paper products in their panic, but meat and non-perishable foods, too. -
2020-03-17
Empty Shelves of Distilled Water
Walmart is sold out of distilled water. -
2020-03-17
Pasta Aisle at Stop and Shop
Pasta along with other nonperishables (canned vegetables, pasta sauces, frozen entrees etc) were in high demand leaving the shelves bare. This is a result of Covid-19 "Panic Buying." -
2020-03-17
Toilet paper aisle at Stop and Shop
Toilet paper was among the first items to be bought out of almost all grocery stores/drug stores. It seemed to be the number one item that every household was trying to get their hands on. In this picture one can see the effects of the toilet paper shortage striking the United States. -
2020-03-16
Refrigerated juice section at Walmart in Coconut Creek, FL.
Person who took photo was the only one wearing a mask and gloves. Went for last minute items and more than half of staple item shelves were completely empty. Broward County food shortage has begun. -
2020-03-14
Guarding the Water
The stores have been packed, so I went to the grocery store this morning at 6 am. They had a security guard standing with the water to ensure nobody took too many. -
2020-03-08
The Great Toilet Paper Scare
March 8-14th saw the hoarding of toilet paper by Americans across the country. It has been noted that the panic is largely from the older portion of the population. -
2020-03-14
Can’t live by bread alone
Panic shopping for food. Malibu, California, Whole Foods on the Saturday after a state of emergency was declared. -
2020-03-14
Not even a Pandemic Makes Cream of Mushroom Real Food
Many shelves bare, and most soups, but not the "cream of" varieties. I'll know things are sure when they begin to disappear -
2020-03-14
A Run on Trojans?
Condoms were nearly sold out at the supermarket. -
2020-03-13T19:43
Rationing
To prevent hoarding, supermarkets limited the sale of certain high-demand items. -
2020-03-13T19:43
The toilet paper aisle
Photo of empty toilet paper shelves in a grocery store. -
2020-03-13T19:43
Bare shelves at the supermarket
Shoppers have been stocking up in preparation for uncertain days ahead.