Can't buy gold now.
Local coin/bullion dealers are closed due to being "non essential"
Online dealers are showing "sold out" on everything gold or silver. (But they're still buying)

As for the $1200 check, OP:
Like you said, it's free money.
I'm still working. So much overtime, I'm too tired to spend it right now. (work in a hospital)
But I'll just deposit it and spend it while I'm at home with the coronavirus.