Residents headed out shopping for food, beer, and in some cases, ammunition, as the Montgomery County shutdown started to take effect late last week, write Jason Nark and Jason Laughlin for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

All schools, community centers, gyms, and entertainment venues in the county were directed to close by Governor Tom Wolf on Thursday.

Meanwhile, businesses remained open on Friday, with many owners wondering if they would be the next ordered to close.

Siro’s Beauty Salon in Flourtown was busy, with only one cancelation that day. That is because getting a haircut is essential, said Franca Morrell, a stylist at the salon.

“Look, we’re booked full for Saturday,” she said.

Still, some businesses were already seeing a drop in foot traffic. For example, the Lancaster Avenue commercial strip was not nearly as busy as usual.

Students are also feeling the effects of the shutdown. Many havehad to move out of dorms as classes moved online due to coronavirus fears.

“I’m excited because I get to go home, but I don’t like the idea of online classes,” said Harcum College student Haiden Jacob-Byrd, who headed back to Harrisburg on Friday.

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