by Ross Pomeroy
1. The number of cases in China is already falling significantly.
2. The vast majority of cases are mild, and the death rate is likely lower than reported.
3. Only one out of every 1,000 people in Hubei Province has contracted the coronavirus.
4. There have been no reported deaths in young children.
5. The world already survived another pandemic just ten years ago.
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6. COVID-19 Panic will bankrupt more people than it kills--- and that's the real global emergency.
7. FIGHT CORONAVIRUS FAKE NEWS IN SOCIAL MEDIA by checking the credibility of each message (mostly chain messages) and post (especially viral posts). Here's a running list of the latest hoaxes spreading about the coronavirus and How social media is shaping our fears of--- and response to--- the Coronavirus.
8. SADLY, SHARING CREDIBLE NEWS CAN BE A CHALLENGE TOO especially when people are more interested (and more tempted) to believe fake news. Another challenge is when social media giants like Facebook accidentally blocks genuine COVID-19 news. I experienced something similar when I posted credible infographics (I always check first my sources before I post or repost them).
9. Educate ourselves properly. SHARE FACTS ABOUT COVID-19. Learn how we can slow the spread and what to do if you are sick with COVID-19.
10. Read or listen to global and local news and check World Health Organization (WHO) and your state's health website. What you need to know about COVID-19 in Florida. COVID-19 patients in the Philippines by place of residence. Phil DOH COVID-19 Updates.
11. DON'T PANIC OR AT LEAST TRY NOT TO PANIC or pass your 'panic mode' to other people. Don't panic but be prepared. Being prepared and cautious is different to irrational panicking. Beware of cyber criminals manipulation COVID-19 panic. Here's a GUIDE TO KEEPING CALM DURING COVID-19 PANIC.
12. Mental health at risk as COVID-19 panic grows. Is worry about COVID-19 disrupting your life? Try to focus on other things or do other things to it off your mind.Take a break from stressful news, reading other good news instead (23 pieces of good news and 10 positive updates reg COVID-19). Stay informed--- but don't obsessively check the news. You can check out how to cope with COVID-19 anxiety, stress and uncertainty, also these four strategies you can try.
P.S. Infographics are not mine. CTTO. To those who enjoy infographics than reading long articles, you can find more data about COVID-19 (that might ease your worries and might even remove your panic) here. Credible sources are always mentioned in these infographics I share.
