Across much of the U.S., daily life has already been affected by efforts to stem the rapidly growing outbreak of coronavirus cases.

The share of coronavirus cases remains, in relative terms, a tiny fraction of the American public. And only 2% of Americans have tried to receive coronavirus test and been unable to get one, according to a new NPR/PBS/NewsHour/Marist poll . But social distancing and other precautionary measures have been much more common: 30% had changed travel plans, 42% had stocked up on food or supplies, 46% of Americans had decided to eat at home more often and 48% had cancelled plans to avoid crowds. A third of currently employed Americans had changed their work routine, and 18% had seen reduced hours or been let go.

In two surveys HuffPost conducted with YouGov over the course of the past week, we asked Americans across the country to tell us about any ways the outbreak was already affecting them. Their answers range in scope and severity, from serious concerns about life and livelihood to mild regrets over canceled plans. Some expressed annoyance at what they saw as a media-fueled overreaction. But taken as a whole, the responses show how far-reaching the impact has been in just a few days. Heres a sampling of some of the responses, lightly edited for clarity and length.

Alabama

I have been feeling sick, but cant get tested. Im especially worried because I am over 60 and I have an autoimmune disorder the medication I am on suppresses my immune system. 60-year woman

Alaska

Quarantining a 74-year-old relative recovering from surgery, with lung issues. 27-year old woman

Arizona

Im a food server, and we have lost tons of reservations and may close down for a month. 26-year-old man

Not the virus itself, but the effects of the panic surrounding the virus. My local grocery stores are out of toilet paper, soap, hand sanitizer and they are running out of food items. 54-year-old woman

California

As a teacher, my district has closed all schools and we are going to be working, but in an empty school and on administrative tasks instead of actually teaching. Im worried about the safety of my students while theyre out of school, as well as the disruption to instruction. 29-year-old woman

My husband works in the airline industry, which is struggling right now. We fear for layoffs. 47-year-old woman

Connecticut

My kids are home from school for weeks and no babysitter. One of us needs to take a leave from work. 43-year-old man

I was laid off from my job about six weeks ago. I believe it may be tougher to find a job with the state of mind companies will have now. 59-year-old man

Self-quarantining after travel in Indonesia. My boyfriend also has to go home to California because his college may close and itll suck if I cant see him. So nothing drastic, but it does affect me. 18-year old woman

Delaware

I am a K-12 music teacher and my schools musicals have been postponed. 26-year-old woman

District of Columbia

My office has moved to full remote. Ive stocked up food and have been social distancing, so I am limiting my social interactions. Im not going to become a hermit, but its hard to imagine going to the gym, being in crowded places, so I will limit that. And that will change my life considerably. But its important. 44-year-old woman

Florida

College classes now virtual, childrens school canceled, supermarket stocks sold out, business trip canceled, club/organization meetings restricted or canceled. I am pregnant and care for elderly grandmother, so I am high-risk. 33-year-old woman

I am a plumber and can no longer have a helper. 52-year-old man

I have been affected financially as a freelance musician. I have had several jobs cancel due to concerns of the disease and no way to get the money back. 24-year-old woman

The rehab center where my husband is confined is on lockdown and no visitors are allowed. I believe this is necessary, though difficult for us. 73-year-old woman

The value of my IRA that I am using for retirement dropped dramatically. My parents are 92 and 88, and I have been frantically shopping for them to ensure they can self-quarantine as needed. 65-year-old man