Costco lines reach unexpected lengths as shoppers rush to stores to calm their coronavirus fears

March 13, 2020

Allie Wagner,

Posted: March 13, 2020

Updated: 4:56 PM

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – The lines at Costco in recent days have been so long that we had to send a camera there to see it firsthand.

KUSI’s Allie Wagner visited the Costco in Chula Vista to speak with shoppers and see how they are preparing, or over preparing, for the coronavirus pandemic.

She posted this video to her Facebook page of the line of shoppers waiting for a shipment of toilet paper and water bottles to arrive!

There is a massive line at the Costco in Chula Vista that is hundreds of people long waiting for the delivery of water and toilet paper

Posted by Allie Wagner on Friday, March 13, 2020

KUSI Photographer Mike Saucedo went to the Costco in Mission Valley where the scene was similar.

We streamed his camera feed to the KUSI News Facebook page for over an hour as shoppers were entering, leaving, and some even took time to speak with him to share their plans. See the video below to watch the craziness.

Costco Mission Valley is filled with customers amid coronavirus pandemic

The Costco in Mission Valley is packed with people trying to buy food and other items. KUSI News has a camera there to show the line and speak with some of the customers to find out why they are there

Posted by KUSI News on Friday, March 13, 2020