one costco shopper in england decided to share some good will instead. one man in a navy blue jacket grabs two packs of toilet paper when someone off camera asks if he is willing to share. he agrees to part ways with one thrseche veo says the toiletenak it to the s before the crowd swarmed. so, this is completely unnecessary. >> this is way too much. >> no kidding. >> why is this happening? >> it's something about, i need to do research. >> its are a respiratory disease. >> that's kind of the reason i don't shop at costco very often because it looks a lot like that just about every saturday where i live. it is nuts. it's crazy. >> the costcos here are limiting how much you can buy of these supplies. hopefully that kind of thing doesn't happen. but, again, no actual shortage of toilet paper. >> no. >> coronavirus hasn't affected that. >> let's not. >>> it's time for weather. all right. here's a look from mt. tam. gorgeous shot in the background to talk about. a stray shower still possible in the south bay this afternoon. cool to comfy temperatures. all da

so all the shelves up top are all empty. >> costco stopped giving out samples. do you have questions about the coronavirus? go to abc7news.com/coronavirus, we have an entire page dedicated to related stories and the iformation you need to know about the illness. we continue to keep that updated 24/7. >>> let's move on to other news. a house committee released a preliminary report from its investigation into the boeing 737 max. it places blame on both the faa and boeing. the report says both gambled with the public safety in the aftermath of the lion air crash that killed 189 people in october of 2018, nearly five months later 157 more people died in the ethiopian air crash, that was the second accident involving 737 max. the crashes forced the grounding of the aircraft. boeing estimates it will be back in service mid 2020 so sometimes mid this year. >>> the iditarod in alaska officially begins today but the annual dog sled race has an odd problem this year. too much snow could be hard on the mushers and dogs. anchorage just had its snowiest february in years and

costco has set aside the 8:00 a.m. tuesday through thursday for members 60 and up or for people with physical impairment. >>> can't find toilet paper in stores, well, a missouri woman is, i almost can't even say it. reusable toilet paper. >> now what is this on this monday? >> oh. >> what is this nonsense? >> maybe it's like a reusable diapers. you could wash it. >> this woman named cherish odel has been sewing machine washable toilet paper. the finished product looks like a toilet paper roll but it's made of cloth. >> you can't find toilet paper. obviously, this is a great alternative because you have it available and it's machine washable. >> cherish. cherish. she's been selling the reusable toilet paper to raise money for her twin brother who needs medical testing for his epile y epilepsy. i love that. i hope she can raise money and i'm all for that. i'd rather just send her a check and she can keep that reusable toilet paper. is that where we are? >> how it came off like that. you don't tear it. but i absolutely su

at one costco in southern california. while you may see a few empty shelves, costco says the flow of goods into the stores is strong. >>> in san mateo county, a supervisor is warning from the panic buying and grocery hoarding continues the government may have to step in. david canepa said the california grocers association are trying to have stores value voluntarily limit panic buying for items like toilet paper and hand sanitizer. if it doesn't show results in a month he's ready to introduce an ordinance to make it law. >> if they cannot regulate and it's not working amongst all stores, then we need to see what we can do to implement something county wide. >> canepa's proposal would limit purchases to four items for certain products. when one bay area county starts a safety campaign, others are likely to join in. >>> it's not just toilet paper and cleaning supplies people are hoarding. americans are panic buying pet food. recent data shows sales are up more than 50%. amazon and petco are posting strong sales for pet item

this is the costco and center road in san jose. it's completely out of water and toilet paper. stores are getting deliveries daily but say it's still not enough for the increased demand. costco is also suspending free food samples because of coronvirus safety concerns. >>> and do you have questions about the coronvirus? you can go to abc7news.com/coronvirus where we have an entire page dedicated to related stories and the information you need to know about the illness. and lisa, i mean a friend of mine sent me a picture from a drug store today lock up cleaning supply was bike locks. >> wow. >> it's getting -- yeah getting intense out there. >> it sure is. and unfortunately we don't have let eye of sun out there to get some of the uv light that always helps. but it's in the 7-day outlook looking live from emeryville. looking at cloudy skies. it's 53 in oakland. a few scattered light showers. mist and drizzle. a weak cold front falling apart. you may sleep through it. partly cloudy and cool conditions on the way for saturday. obability of who will see rain next week, some of you,

i've never seen anything like it at costco. i don't understand it, it's not an earthquake. >> reporter: abc 7 news spoke with a doctor you know night. she said the general population should stay calm. >> people in the general population shouldn't wear masks to protect themselves from covid-19 unless you're instructed to do so by a health care worker. good general rules for the general population is not to panic with current coronavirus. >> lauren martinez, abc 7 news. >>> that appeal to stop buying masks put out by the attorney general. they are running out of them that health officials don't have enough to use. we fwho you have a lot of questions about coronavirus and full guides and tips on what you need to know is on the website. a running tab ofal have to do i abc7news.com. >>> now to your voice, your vote. happening today democratic candidate bernie sanders will be in san jose for a rally ahead of super tuesday. his campaign says sanders has seen an out pouring of support in california particularly among young and latino v

of the virus in santa clara county likely through community spread, you can see the crazy crowds at costco. people rushing to stock up on everything from disinfectants to food. health officials echoing the same message they have been the entire time. don't panic. be prepared, have a plan. they're reminding everyone to wash those hands often. disinfect things you touch often like your smartphone, your keyboard and try not to touch your face. that's one of the easiest ways for the virus to spread. seven confirmed cases here in santa clara county. husband health officials warning everyone to stay calm. julian glover, abc7 news. >> thank you. >>> we'll tell you about solano county, health officials are reporting two health care workers tested positive for the coronavirus. they were exposed to the virus from vacavalley hospital. officials say they will stay in isolation at home until they are cleared from the virus. health care workers must now wear protective gear when a patient comes in with a respiratory illness, whether or not that patient has traveled. >> the health care workers recognize

. >>> costco is hitting shoppers in the pocketbook. it will not return supplies liks bottled water, rice and toilet paper. new limits on what can be bought along with the new rules for returns should hopefully put a real dent in hoarding. >>> coming up next, the seven things you need to know today. >> as we head outside to break, let's see what we're looking at. beauty. i love it. it's nice to see the bay bridge from that exploratorium cam when we face adversity, we find a way through it. it autak of eh he we're offering chevy owners services anddata. if you need a new chevy, interest-free financing for 84 months - with deferred payments for 120 days on many of our most popular models. you may even shop online and take delivery at home. it's just our way of doing our part... >>> all right. it is 6:55. if your justecharles has tested positive for the coronavirus. a spokesman for his official royal residencece clarence hous said the 71-year-old is showing mild symptoms and is now self-isolating at a royal estate in scotland. >>> congress

. >>> we've seen long lines at costco and other stores because of coronavirus. this video was taken in hayward yesterday morning. the long line stretching the length of the building as people waited to get in. in richmond the store was bustling with shoppers as well. but there was no toilet paper or paper towels available. water was available, but people were limited to just one case. other items being snatched up include rice and refried beans. >>> in watsonville, this is a snapshot of how the coronavirus is really changing everyday life. there is now a black market for toilet paper. yeah. we are told people in the truck were selling 96 rolls for $60.$. >>> in the face of the coronavirus, three city council members are proposing what they're calling the strongest paid sick leave ordinance in the nation. the plan would ensure everyone who works two hours in san jose can accrue up to 80 hours of sick paid leave. >> there will be an impact to our small and microbusinesses but we are looking at ways to provide subsidies, grants and tchnical assistance as we build o

seeking anything that resembled their normal routine, like this farmer's market in san mateo, or the costco in south san francisco, where the line was long with shoppers keeping their distance from one another. >> we're going to see what's open and not open and make the best of it, right? >> reporter: but tourists jesse and lotte from the netherlands couldn't find anything open in san francisco's famous fisherman's wharf, most businesses and restaurants jefferson street was deserted. chrissy field was a different , but not all. >> as you see, there's not that much shelter in place. it's beautiful, more people out than last year at the same time. >> interesting enough it seems like people are spacing themselves cautiously, and walking around people. >> reporter: the health department has posted these signs about social distancing as a reminder. the sfpd taking it a step further. >> your actions could save a life. >> reporter: this public service announcement spells it out. >> if you do go outside, maintain social distance, please try to stay at least six feet away from each other. >> reporte