Coronavirus Concerns: Exercise Due Diligence, Avoid the Hype

With all the conflicting information being published about the coronavirus outbreak, and the resulting panic, we thought it would be a good time to share what actual medical professionals have to say. As we share these facts with you, we feel it is very important that you use this information to destress, as stress is known to weaken the immune system. In other words, KEEP CALM, and read on.

Facts

COVID-19 is a strain of a type of virus called the coronavirus. Coronaviruses are well known, and usually cause diseases such as the common cold. COVID-19, however, has not previously been detected in humans, there is currently no vaccine available, and our systems have not built up immunity.

Most medical professionals are concerned, BUT NOT as concerned as the media would have you believe. At this time, people who do NOT have high risk factors are not being tested for the virus. And most people who become infected, will have mild symptoms, similar to cold or flu, and recover at home.

The biggest concern at this time for medical professionals, is the possibility of a large number of people needing medical attention at the same time.

What You Should NOT Do

• Do not panic. Panic is causing problems worldwide for the economy and for our health care professionals.
• Do not stockpile supplies, such as hand sanitizer and toilet paper, as other people may need them. (It would not hurt to have a reasonable supply of groceries and any meds you are taking, 14 days worth, so that you do not have to leave home, potentially spreading the virus, if you become sick.)
• Do not worry. Stress and worry may weaken your immune system and cause more harm than the coronavirus.
• PLEASE do not share false information on social media or otherwise. The CDC is publishing ongoing news and updates and you can stay informed here. While reporters may be trying to help the situation, to some degree, in some cases, they are doing more harm than good.
• If you are NOT sick, you do not need a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Masks may be in short supply and should be saved for caregivers.

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