People preparing are back at my Costco in SoCal

I am in SoCal, NW LA County. I'm retired and I go to Costco 3-5 days a week to just walk around. I buy stuff when it goes on sale and I know we'll use. I consider myself well-prepared for around 6 months, not only for my family but for my neighbors and friend as well.

So, I see the rhythm of my Costco and what people are buying. I used to go every morning and just stand outside and watch in the weeks before Covid hit, to watch people enter and run to the toilet paper and water area. It was amusing and affirming of the prepper ways.

So these past few weeks, there is an noticeable proportion of people buying the water, toilet paper, cleaning supplies and pantry items (rice, canned meat and veggies, cereal, coffee etc.).

This past week, there is an especially noticeable proportion of people masked (some even with face shields, masks and gloves).

I know flu is rampant. I think people are getting concerned about bird flu.

Eggs: my Costco has had eggs consistently this week. They have finally put a 3 unit limit on all eggs. $18.69 for the 60 pack.

There were lines this morning for the eggs and toilet paper.