Americans massively buy toilet paper, but cannot explain why they need it during an epidemic - ForumDaily
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Americans massively buy toilet paper, but cannot explain why they need it during an epidemic

While the whole world is wondering why toilet paper is being bought en masse in some countries, including America, correspondents “VOA“We decided to ask this question to supermarket shoppers in Los Angeles, who have been queuing since 6 a.m. to stock up on this product during the state of emergency imposed due to the spread of the Chinese coronavirus in the United States.

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People left the supermarket with full trolleys, most of which were occupied by toilet paper. The following answers were given to questions about why they do this:

— It was my mother who bought so much. It seems to me, just in case it ends.

“I don’t know why, it’s just that everyone is buying it, and I decided to buy it.”

- Because everyone is very scared.

- And I just ran out of it. Honestly. That's why I buy it.

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People also expressed the opinion that they buy paper because all stores may close due to a state of emergency. But it seems that most people buy simply because they see how other people buy it. And some stocked up paper because they heard rumors that it might end.

One of the respondents was surprised why people decided to buy paper, it is inedible, it would be much more logical to stock up on food.

What is worth buying: expert advice

The smartest way to prepare for the coronavirus pandemic is to stockpile painkillers, fever-reducing medications, prescriptions and food, health officials say. Fox News.

People should not panic, but if the shops are still quarantined, then it is reasonable to have some (within reasonable limits) supply of food, water and basic necessities.

“Stock two weeks’ worth of water and food,” advises the Department of Homeland Security’s emergency preparedness website. “Check for prescription medications and make sure they are in the house at all times.”

The site also recommends replenishing over-the-counter medicines. Among them are painkillers, stomach remedies, cough and cold medicines, and vitamins.

In addition, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) asks people to look after their elderly relatives, who are at the main risk group for complications from illness.

Symptoms of COVID-19 disease caused by Chinese coronavirus: fever, cough, runny nose. They are similar to the symptoms of a cold or flu.

The health agency also recommends choosing a room in the house, which can serve as a quarantine zone for sick family members and help stop the spread of the virus to others.

“Do not share personal items such as food and drinks. Provide the sick family member with clean, disposable face masks, if available, to wear at home. If necessary, clean the quarantine room and bathroom in a manner that avoids unnecessary contact with the sick person,” the CDC recommends.

In the meantime, health officials continue to urge people to stay home if they are sick, work from home as much as possible, and continue daily preventative activities.

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These include the constant use of napkins for coughing and sneezing, frequent washing of hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. As well as daily disinfection of surfaces and objects in contact with the skin, using ordinary household detergent and water.

If soap and water are not available, a hand sanitizer containing 60% alcohol can be used.

Or, at worst, do it yourself yourself hand disinfectant.

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  • A new virus was discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019. In 2020, it covered all continents except Antarctica. On March 11, US President Donald Trump imposed a ban on entry from the EU. It began to operate on Friday, March 13, will last at least 30 days and, in particular, will affect people who have visited the Schengen area over the past 14 days.
  • March 13, Trump introduced a nationwide emergency regime in the US due to coronavirus.
  • As of March 13, 1700 cases of infection with Chinese coronavirus were detected in the United States, more than 40 people died.
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