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A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly punching his mother during a fight over the family's toilet paper supply.
Police were called to a residence in Saugus, California, according to Shirley Miller of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.
The man had accused his mother of hiding the family's toilet paper, which is in short supply because of stockpiling during the coronavirus crisis.
He reportedly punched her after the argument escalated.
The woman later told police she had hidden the toilet paper because he uses too much.
Adrian Yan was arrested on suspicion of battery, the police said.
Officers at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station have responded to multiple reports of domestic violence as tensions run high amid to the lockdown.
"It was to be expected, it's happening everywhere," Miller said.
Like many countries, U.S. citizens are under strict instruction to stay indoors to avoid spreading COVID-19 further, but many are continuing to break the rules.
Last week, a 62-year-old Florida man was arrested for allegedly violating a COVID-19 quarantine order.
Dwight Anthony Tucker, of Tampa, was detained by officers from the Kauai Police Department on Tuesday after traveling to the island the day prior and checking in a hotel in Kapaa. He was stopped by authorities at about noon after making his way to the coastal town of Hanalei.
Under rules designed to limit the spread of COVID-19, there is currently a 14-day mandatory self-quarantine order in place for all incoming visitors that asks them to stay indoors.
Tucker was booked for a misdemeanor and posted $100 bail. A court date has been set for May 27 and police said he could face up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $5,000.
A preliminary investigation indicated that before arriving on the island, Tucker stopped in Georgia, where he got a flight to Washington and then jumped on a direct flight to Līhu'e, Kauai Police Department said in a release posted to social media that also included the suspect's mugshot.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advice on Using Face Coverings to Slow Spread of COVID-19
- CDC recommends wearing a cloth face covering in public where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
- A simple cloth face covering can help slow the spread of the virus by those infected and by those who do not exhibit symptoms.
- Cloth face coverings can be fashioned from household items. Guides are offered by the CDC. (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html)
- Cloth face coverings should be washed regularly. A washing machine will suffice.
- Practice safe removal of face coverings by not touching eyes, nose, and mouth, and wash hands immediately after removing the covering.
World Health Organization advice for avoiding spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Hygiene advice
- Clean hands frequently with soap and water, or alcohol-based hand rub.
- Wash hands after coughing or sneezing; when caring for the sick; before, during and after food preparation; before eating; after using the toilet; when hands are visibly dirty; and after handling animals or waste.
- Maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid touching your hands, nose and mouth. Do not spit in public.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or bent elbow when coughing or sneezing. Discard the tissue immediately and clean your hands.
Medical advice
- Avoid close contact with others if you have any symptoms.
- Stay at home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms such as headache and runny nose, to avoid potential spread of the disease to medical facilities and other people.
- If you develop serious symptoms (fever, cough, difficulty breathing) seek medical care early and contact local health authorities in advance.
- Note any recent contact with others and travel details to provide to authorities who can trace and prevent spread of the disease.
- Stay up to date on COVID-19 developments issued by health authorities and follow their guidance.
Mask and glove usage
- Healthy individuals only need to wear a mask if taking care of a sick person.
- Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.
- Masks are effective when used in combination with frequent hand cleaning.
- Do not touch the mask while wearing it. Clean hands if you touch the mask.
- Learn how to properly put on, remove and dispose of masks. Clean hands after disposing of the mask.
- Do not reuse single-use masks.
- Regularly washing bare hands is more effective against catching COVID-19 than wearing rubber gloves.
- The COVID-19 virus can still be picked up on rubber gloves and transmitted by touching your face.
