This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Broward chapter.
This article is by Judi Bowers, who is an amazing person.
Coronavirus not cause for panic, let’s go into the facts and myths of such a virus.
Myths:
- Corona is the most dangerous virus that exists.
- I will die if I am diagnosed with the coronavirus.
- I need to buy a hazmat suit and a n95 mask to stay protected.
- We all need to panic and blame China for this emergency. I should also make insensitive jokes about international students.
- I should believe everything I read online about the coronavirus because it is all factually checked and written without any bias.
Facts:
- The common flu kills 60 times more people annually than the coronavirus.
- Only 2% of cases have reported deaths and most of these deaths were associated with weaker immune systems (e.g. old age).
- Washing hands and sneezing into elbows is the best practice.
- The panic and hysteria that’s happening is fueled by racism and xenophobia, not evidence or practicality.
- Misinformation and racism is more dangerous than any virus; check for references and look for evidence, not ideology.
Good luck in everything when it comes to this recent virus!