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I remember the last week in mid-February when I could still buy household disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer, before they became nigh impossible to acquire due to the impending pandemic. Hand sanitizer is now much easier to get (at least in my area). Nearly everything else that was in short supply--paper towels & toilet paper, hydrogen peroxide, pure bleach, even masks--has started returning to store shelves and online retailers' websites. Why not Clorox/Lysol wipes? [more inside]
posted by rhiannonstone on Jul 5, 2020 - 18 answers

I just got a new job, and when I’m allowed to go back into the office, the dress code is going to be more conservative than my last company’s. Between that and general wear and tear, I’ve been looking to buy some new clothes. But most places I’ve looked online have been out of stock on a lot of items, and low inventory on the rest. Is this a temporary aspect of the quarantine? Or do I need to start shopping at new stores? [more inside]
posted by kevinbelt on May 11, 2020 - 9 answers

Starting to quietly panic about visiting the grocery store in the coming days. Help me not do that. [more inside]
posted by xenization on Apr 18, 2020 - 32 answers

My immunocompromised brother in NYC has covid19. I want to get him some supplies, but am a continent away and deliveries seem to be slow to nonexistent. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by congen on Apr 3, 2020 - 13 answers

There is no delivery here (not US). I am terrified after my last trip where despite going very early such that I was the only customer, the staff crowded around me and almost touched me. Please help me protect myself. [more inside]
posted by affectionateborg on Mar 24, 2020 - 17 answers

We've all been getting those annoying emails telling us how companies have stepped up their disinfection efforts, but is anyone keeping track of the companies truly doing the right things for their workers? [more inside]
posted by Minnowish on Mar 14, 2020 - 21 answers