Is this a Chinese virus? No. This is not a
Chinese virus or even an Asian virus. Yes,
it may have been identified in Wuhan, China, but viruses do not target
individuals of a specific racial or ethnic background or gender or even
religious or political affiliation. However, if a person with an underlying
chronic disease (especially one that involves the lungs) becomes infected with
the virus, their immune system might have difficulty fighting the illness
successfully. It is appropriate to be concerned about this
coronavirus and prudent about implementing prevention strategies. It is unhelpful to become panicked. The stress
of anxiety, worry, and their parent emotion “fear” can suppress immune system
function—exactly what you want to avoid doing. In some cases, fear can lead to
stigmatizing others, as well, which can increase their stress levels. Learning
what is currently known about this pandemic and implementing appropriate
prevention measures can help lower your risk. Travel? It can increase your risk
of exposure. Current recommendations are to avoid all nonessential travel. There
is also the possibility of quarantine upon one’s return
to their home country, depending on the viral exposure pattern. I
decided to cancel one of my upcoming trips abroad due to the risk of exposure
and possible quarantine. More tomorrow.
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