If you say that you are unaware of the panic created by the Coronavirus, then you are likely lying to yourself. The Covid-19 virus is currently a trending topic globally, and there is a massive outcry over it's spread and lethality especially since it has no known cure. It is a raging topic on all the social media platforms, but not all the information is factual. In fact, many social media outlets are taking advantage of the fear that the pandemic is causing for greater self-promotion and generating even more public distress. The world is in an 'infodemic' crisis, because the spread of misinformation is inducing individuals to make irrational decisions, false assumptions and unnecessarily causing them more stress. Dr. Haji has been invited on the SpectatorMode Podcast to address the issues that social media is having on individuals. He will explain how people can use their judgement wisely and depend more on reliable sources of information that will help them be mentally prepared for the pandemic.

Yash Kamath