What Ebola taught me about coronavirus: panic will get us nowhere

We must take care, but not lose sight of the bigger picture. Fixating on the virus means we often ignore wider social and economic prioritiesCoronavirus has become inescapable, with more than 100,000 confirmed cases and almost 4,000 deaths globally to date. Even for those of us who have not had direct contact with the virus, it has our attention. It dominates the news and our conversations. Livelihoods, healthcare, travel, and social life are being impacted in ways that are difficult to quantify.As the virus – and the associated fear – spreads, containment controls, and their consequences, are likely to become more severe.Continue reading...
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