Coronavirus outbreak: After hoarding toilet rolls, Americans now buying guns

As coronavirus continues to spre across world and several people are stockpiling toilet paper and food, many Americans are also lining up outside gun shops. According to an international media outlet, guns sales are surging in many of states, especially in those hit hardest by virus. Gun shop owners reportedly even called situation a 'panic' as guns are running out too. 

US death toll rose to 69 and total confirmed cases surged to 3,802. outbreak also led to Americans hoarding toilet paper and hand sanitizers. As per reports, Costco and or giant supermarket chains were also left clean and even Amazon's physical stores appeared to be down to single rolls of velty toilet paper in some places.

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While speaking to an international media outlet, a 22-year-old, who bought ammunition, said that she h alrey stocked up on food and ammo was next step. Ar customer reportedly said that he and his family will w be safe from looters. A gun store owner, on or hand, said that his major suppliers are out of stock and guns from whole nation have been cleaned out, just like toilet paper. 

'Take it easy'

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump urged its citizens to 'take it easy' and that 'it will all pass' in a bid to calm people who are panic buying and leaving aisles at supermarkets empty. Trump even assured Americans that grocers would remain open and that supply chain remained healthy. Trump said that stores are working to keep up with demand and ded that re is need for anyone in country to hoard. 

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Trump also raised awareness on how to protect yourself from contracting COVID-19. Trump urged citizens to 'do your part'. From meeting and travel precautions to personal hygiene, US President wants citizens to contribute to stopping spre of fatal virus and video is titled, 'we're in this toger'. 

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