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Self-quarantine & Self-care
Don’t panic
And stop hoarding toilet paper. Before we start falling into the depths of despair, let’s remind ourselves that anxiety is a strange beast. Described by feelings of tension and worry, we are typically anxious about an imminent event with an uncertain outcome. Therefore it's easy for our brains to spin stories of panic and dread without accurate information. In order to get out of this vicious frenzy of fear - let’s focus on what we know and, most importantly, what we can do to help.Get informed
People are spreading panic and misinformation through social media outlets, WhatsApp specifically, and world leaders are urging them to stop. To help you check your facts, this is what we know for now:- Covid-19 is a new strain of coronavirus that can be transferred between people drop-wise.
- The symptoms resemble those of the flu or a common cold but range from mild to severe.
- People over the age of 60 and immunocompromised individuals typically experience more serious symptoms.
- In addition, there are confirmed cases of people carrying the virus but showing no symptoms at all.
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