Quite a few dubious COVID articles are making the rounds. A couple thoughts:

Major media outlets are big companies competing for headlines and advertising revenue. It’s in their bottom line best interest to sensationalize and create click bait.

It is an elected official’s unenviable job to have to say something, even with essentially zero information. It makes sense they’re as reactionary as we are.

What I’m trying to keep in mind:

Consume news responsibly, appreciating their isn’t enough information yet for anyone to draw meaningful conclusions.

Make every day like Groundhog Day. Practice, write, exercise, connect with people who love me, and lean on gentle disciplines for structure and perspective.

Even though I tried cutting my own hair last night, for the love of god STAY AT HOME. How quickly this storm passes depends on our doing our part.