'It's a safety net': across the UK people stock up amid coronavirus fears

Guardian readers say they are concerned about being forced to self-isolate at home

Food, medicines and other essentials are being stockpiled by people across the UK over fears the coronavirus outbreak may leave them house-bound or unable to buy necessities.

As the number of Covid-19 cases continues to rise, Guardian readers said they were concerned about being forced to self-isolate at home, along with the prospect of city "lockdowns" limiting the availability of goods, and many are now taking matters into their own hands.