(Yicai Global) Jan. 23 -- Pharmacies and supermarkets in Central China's Wuhan have had busy days amid the city's novel coronavirus-caused pneumonia epidemic that has resulted in suspended public transport and canceled flights. 

A Sam's Club outlet had already run out of face masks.  

Lines formed at pharmacies.  

A customer was considering buying a thermometer. The symptoms of the virus include fever and coughing.  

Crowds gathered by the US supermarket chain's personal and baby care aisles. 

 Editor: Emmi Laine