I'm in Germany and to be honest, we were all expecting a lockdown to be announced today. Surprisingly, Merkel announced that there will be a ban on more than 2 people meeting outside, unless it's immediate family.
Also they're closing hairdressers, massage places, tattoo studios etc nationwide (before each federal state had its own rules).
Supposedly the fine will be 25.000 EUR for severe cases of disobedience of these new rules.
Honestly, not much changing for me personally and most reasonale people here. I was out for a walk in the city today and only saw singles or couples walking around. Whenever I crossed paths with anyone, we tried to keep the minimum distance of 1.5 m.
The country as a whole has changed dramatically within a week. Yes, there are still some idiots meeting up for "corona parties" but that is by far the minority.
In regards to the shops, I'm shocked at what you guys are reporting from the UK!
People here have been stockpiling loo roll, flour and yeast (as if they're all going to become professional bakers all of a sudden - while our wonderful bakeries are also still open mind you) and pasta.
Apart from that, stores are still stocked well and we have been told time and time again that there is no need to stockpile. Moooost people don't go overboard which I'm happy about.
Keep safe and healthy everyone!!!!