So what's the reality here and what is the fake news?
I am seeing a lot of fearmongering in the news and doomsday predictions, what is the actual reality here?
Reality is quite straightforward.
If you are in the at risk groups, take extra caution and follow advice published in this thread, by the cdc and WHO. Send the sensible, non hyperbolic advice to those that you know and especially to those who are in the at risk groups.
This is a deadly disease. But one that is easily preventable and can be combated. The death rate is very, very low overall. This isn't a disease that will take a heavy toll on us, yet make damn sure you dont brush it off. There is a big, big chance you will be fine though.
If you are not in the at risk groups, by all means go about your daily business, and incorporate the slightly inconvenient practices recommended in this thread in your daily routine. Unless you are making a day of it, try to not go out in very crowded places. Of course shopping at times needs to be done, so just be extra vigilant and follow best practices.
No need to stock up greatly, or at all if you are not in the at risk groups. However if you are at risk of quite close to a city area, you can start do so little by little each time you buy food stuffs. But tbh, if you are in a developed country you will be largely fine.
Treatments already are being developed and used. Research is fucking rapid at figuring out what this thing is. Vaccines are being developed at an incredible rate. China will pour countless money into beating this thing, their economy and superpower status depends on it. They will likely succeed much faster then we think.
Ignore a LOT of social media bullshit, seeing as its either panic inducing clickbait for money or fake news. Use reputable sources. You can read this thread, but tbh the usual era hyperbole is seeping into this thread, and posters are blowing up a disease that isn't a world ending one or one that has anywhere a concerning fatality rate. I would be much, much more concerned if all this went down in the dead of summer and all age groups were seeing high mortality rates. That isn't the case.
