This is an aspect that hasn't really been discussed much. We have wall-to-wall mainstream media coverage of this - and all kinds of half truths, manufactured garbage, misinterpretation and the output of "wind-up merchants" on Social Media.
As bad as the situation may be about to get, it will be augmented by widespread panic and people demanding the emergency services for mild symptoms (the kind of thing they wouldn't bat an eyelid at in normal circumstances). Add to that psychosomatic illness, nervous breakdowns and high levels of stress. Is being "stressed out of your head" going to affect you driving ? Are there going to be more accidents becuase peoples minds are wandering elsewhere ?
This is a massive topic in its own right, aside from the core story of the unfolding pandemic.
To those of a nervous disposition, I would strongly advice avoiding threads like this one and aspects of Social Media dealing with Coronavirus. Also swerve the "wall-to-wall" 24-7 news coverage. Keep up-to-date by visiting the official Govt. pages periodically and get on with your life. Go for a run or a walk or do a spot of gardening instead of being glued to a doom laden screen.
To be clear, I'm not trying to downplay what is going on here but making yourself stressed only weakens your body's defences and serves no useful purpose. For most people in reasonable health, personally, this is likley to be a non event and getting stressed out is not going to change the actuality one iota.
Originally Posted by: Bugglesgate