Originally Posted by
boerne
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.
I wouldn't call that hoarding, but rather sensible preparations. People with risk factors associated with increased mortality need to be able to reduce their social activity for their own safety (which includes shopping trips) if the virus begins to spread widely in their community - and everyone needs to have enough food and supplies to be able to make it through a 2-3 week quarantine. (Note: that doesn't mean you have to buy 500 rolls of toilet paper or multiple cases of bottled water!)