The CDC appears to be encouraging hoarding for certain groups. links below
The CDC is recommending people with underlying conditions or who are over 60 to stock up on medications, household items and groceries to stay at home “for a period of time,” she said. The U.S. government recommended travelers with underlying health conditions avoid taking any cruises anywhere in the world. “We also recommend people at higher risk avoid non-essential travel, such as long plane trips,” she said.
AUS bans events with more than 2500 people. I was at AUS last saturday and there were way more than 2500 flying out. So if they really believe this they should just close the airport.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/09/many-americans-will-be-exposed-to-coronavirus-through-2021-cdc-says.html
https://www.statesman.com/news/20200...n-large-events