Panicked New York shoppers stock up at Costco amid coronavirus fears
By Kevin Sheehan and Tamar Lapin
March 1, 2020 | 6:31pm
Hundreds of on-edge shoppers packed a Brooklyn Costco on Sunday to stock up on water, rice and other supplies amid fears of a coronavirus epidemic.
Panicked purchasers — many of them wearing face masks — jammed into the Sunset Park warehouse, eagerly grabbing cases of bottled water in case they’re forced to quarantine at home as the virus spreads in the US.
“The corona virus has them panicked… they think the world is coming to an end,†the store’s manager, who would only give his name as Jerry, told The Post.
“This is great for business though!†Jerry added, noting he expects the wholesaler could rake in over $1 million on Sunday.
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