Coronavirus: Panic-buying marijuana? Long line seen outside cannabis club in San Francisco

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Thursday, March 19, 2020
Panic-buying marijuana? Long line seen outside cannabis club
People are not only stocking up on toilet paper and water during the coronavirus pandemic, but also on marijuana.

SAN FRANCISCO (KABC) -- People are not only stocking up on toilet paper and water during the coronavirus pandemic, but also on marijuana.

A long line was seen outside of a cannabis club in San Francisco on Monday.

The customers were apparently panic-buying marijuana.

Marijuana sales spike at Los Angeles dispensary amid coronavirus pandemic

Many people staying at home for the coronavirus emergency apparently are stressed and getting high. A Southern California weed dispensary has seen a 30% spike in sales.

Meanwhile, Palm Springs issued an emergency order closing cannabis lounges.

Cannabis products may continue to be sold for pick-up in the city or, if licensed to do so, for delivery only.