Ever wake up one morning and realize that something you forsaw back in January is finally coming to life (aka the Corona virus pandemic)?
Ever get really pissed off when people accuse you of fear-mongering because you happen to have a Chinese spouse who could access all the hidden data most Americans could not, so you decided to share it far and wide, and then got negative feedback for those activities?
Hmmm. Given the uniqueness of those 2 questions, probably not. However, as one of the very few people who said 2 questions applies to directly, let me tell you…
Seeing what you predicted come to life sure as heck ain’t fun. 
As you’re probably aware, Covid19 (aka Corona Virus) is rapidly becoming a pandemic around the world. And if the US follows the same patterns as did China (which looks reaaaally probable alas….
… chances are, it’s going to take at least a few months to finally level off.
Now, educating yourself on real-time, real-world Covid19 data/resources luckily isn’t that difficult – you can visit sites like:
ourworldindata.org/coronavirus
to see how the virus is migrating ’round the world, and also check out fact-based FB groups like:
www.facebook.com/groups/watchingcoronavirus/
www.facebook.com/groups/212045340172042/
To get up-to-the-minute resources as well.
But here’s something ELSE to ponder upon.
Did it ever occur to you that scumbuckets of waste and doom (aka scammers) might use the Corona scare to try and steal from you?
If not, check out the following article over at
www.business2community.com/cybersecurity/coronavirus-covid-19-3-scams-to-watch-out-for-02293067
It discusses 3 ways that criminals are exploiting your fears:
1. Fake Websites
Malicious individuals will setup fake coronavirus-related websites. These websites offer a “cure” to the virus. Such cures can consist of natural and pharmaceutical remedies, vaccines, testing kits, and other bogus health solutions. The key to determine if a website is fake is to check multiple items.
2. Spoofing Government and Health Care Organizations
Hackers are already impersonating the UN’s health agency in an effort to carry out a variety of scams, from account takeovers to phony donation requests and the spread of malware. The FTC is also warning of spoofed emails, text messages, and phone calls that claim to be from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
and more. Definitely worth checking into as is:
www.coindesk.com/uk-financial-regulator-watch-out-for-coronavirus-crypto-scams
www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/coronavirus-scams-what-ftc-doing
Educating people on how to stay safe during this outbreak could make a great tutorial/blog post as well. You could structure it like so:
Step 1.) Research how to protect your family
Step 2.) Practice social isolation
Step 3.) Reach out via email to those affected who spirits can be lifted by kindness
Sites that can help you build this post include:
www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention.html
www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-prepare-for-a-coronavirus-quarantine-what-to-stock-up-on/
www.buzzfeednews.com/article/davidmack/social-distancing-coronavirus
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/03/coronavirus-cancel-everything/607675/
medium.com/on-the-couch/mood-pumps-10-quick-ways-to-lift-your-spirits-66fe4854d424
www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-51276496
Your takeaway?
Education goes a looong way towards preventing not only the spread of Corona virus, but also keeping our fellow human beans in a positive state of mind.
Take advantage of that.
Enjoy!
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You’ll love what you learn… Promise!