Social media is truly a double-edged sword during the COVID-19 pandemic. First, it's an essential tool for us to get information and be updated with guidance from pandmic experts. It also serves as a repository of solutions medical professionals can use worldwide. Just look at the myriad of Facebook groups and Twitter hashtags that connect the maker community to those in need. Second, it overwhelmes us with information that is hard to digest and causes anxiety. Just think about how our lives will change after that. Let's say officials open up the lockdowns and curfews. People will not rush the streets ad buy air tickets immediately. It will take months to regain our trust in the world and its safety. What you can do is to point out reliable resources such as the map dashboard from Johns Hopkins or official sites from WHO or CDC, and direct people who are anxious there. You can help digest the news and look for consensus when it comes to questions like "Shall I wear a mask if I have no symptoms". You can help ease this anxiety so we can get back to an almost normal world (or maybe even a bit better) in a few months. #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #COVID19 #COVID_19 #coronavirus …see more