EP#75 - Crash Course on the Coronavirus!

Knowing Nothing

English - February 05, 2020 18:15 - 14 minutes - 27.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
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"The greatest deterrent of fear is Information." - Somebody Smart

Everyone is freaking out about this terrifying new virus from China called the Coronavirus! But do you really know anything about it? Despite what you might have heard on the news, the coronavirus neither as scary or as new as you might think. This episode covers the basics of this virus, where it came from, how it spreads, how the world is responding, and what you personally can do to keep yourself safe. Rule #1 Wash Your Hands!

Stay informed, and don't be so scared you might die that you forget to live.

Produced by: Sound Pollination

Jan 31st Presidential Proclamation:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspension-entry-immigrants-nonimmigrants-persons-pose-risk-transmitting-2019-novel-coronavirus/

BuzzFeed Article on Coronavirus disinformation:

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/janelytvynenko/coronavirus-disinformation-spread

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