About half of the people who joined WDIV’s new text exchange about coronavirus said they’re worried about buying groceries with the virus spreading through our communities. Of the 147 messages we received, 75 said they didn’t feel safe shopping for groceries right now. WDIV collected the responses from text-based conversations about coronavirus with people who opted in to receive the alerts. You can join by texting HEALTH to 1-877-454-9348 or entering your phone number here:We’re sending coronavirus text alerts a few times, or as needed, to convey important information. Responses help inform our reporting and can lead a text exchange providing more information.