Life in the time of Covid-19

I can't shake the feeling that we're so late in responding to this crisis. I live in the Washington DC area. Up until last weekend restaurants were packed and people still complained about the media blowing it all out of proportion. People still accepted invitations to parties. They did start stocking up early though. The first things to disappear from the shelves were disinfectant wipes, bottled water and toilet paper. I understand the wipes, but water and toilet paper?

What a difference a week makes. All of a sudden, people woke up. Long lines in the supermarkets and now more things are flying off the shelves. The city is shutting down slowly but no recommendations from the local government. My gym is still open and they profess that it is sterile. Really? Disinfecting once in the morning and once more at the end of the day will do the trick? What about all these sweaty...