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In reply to the discussion: Blumenthal after classified coronavirus briefing: "appalled and astonished by the inadequacy..." [View all]global1
(25,253 posts)Patient education at this point in the development of this issue is most important. By making this classified actually creates more fear in people. Fear of what do they know that they are not telling us.
Right now - I feel that there should be a series of 'public service announcement/commercials' that tell people what signs/symptoms to look for; what precautions to take (hand sanitizer, protective masks, stay away from large public gatherings, etc); and when to see you physician.
Trying to sweep this under a rug is not good for anyone and if this Covid-19 is really the threat that some people say - by the time the public becomes more informed as to what they should do - it might be too late.
I don't want to create a panic - but I believe more info is better than no info.