The outbreak of the new strain of coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China, is causing fear and panic around the world. The number of affected cases and deaths seem to be on a consistent rise, even as countries are putting patients in isolation wards, monitoring them and screening passengers on airports. China, which has reported over 200 deaths, has locked down millions in the hope of preventing further losses.
In the wake of this global health emergency, there has been a flood of information (and misinformation) all over the internet and social media. How do you know what to believe and what not to? Should you be scared of the virus? How can you best protect yourself?
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