The surge in demand for everyday products is prompting shortages of critical items and leaving grocery store shelves unusually empty. Videos and images shoppers hoarding soap, toilet paper and other essential goods have flooded social media as officials continue to warn to stay equipped with the basics. Amazon said over the weekend that it has blocked and removed tens of thousands of items after prices were artificially raised. Toilet paperNo item's disappearance has been more visible than toilet paper. Everything from hand and liquid soap to dishwashing detergent are disappearing from store shelves as the virus continues to spread.

Source: Fox News March 17, 2020 00:00 UTC