Panic

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Finding toilet paper during a pandemic can be a struggle.

Panic

In March, areas of the United States were told to self-quarantine to slow the spread of the disease, Covid-19.

It caused people to panic and buy lots of items, like toilet paper.

Producers say they have increased toilet paper production to meet the demand.

Panic is a sudden condition or feeling of extreme fear that makes someone unable to think or act as usual.

People often reason poorly when they are panicked and take hurried action.