I feel much safer with Trump leading US through the COVID-19 crisis than any other President in my lifetime except Reagan. Has Trump downplayed the significance of Coronoviris over the last 6 weeks? Yes.... to quell further panic.
I am grateful this did not happen under Obama. He would lie his ass off, blame everyone else and global warming, and either escape to Hawaii or Martha’s Vineyard to let Valerie Jarrett run things.
You are exactly right. If any of you have ever read the books about the end of the world the Govt. does the same in every one of them. They downplay the seriousness so people don't panic.
I've always thought this Covid thing was real and would get worse. I have common sense thought and I made sure I didn't get close to people and since I live alone I'd bet I'm safe. To bad others don't use their heads. Idiots one and all.
The two major ways people get infected are being in a near vicinity with somebody that his it for a period of time in a closed area, and touching something or somebody that has it, and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Sometimes you need to be in a place (like grocery or convenient stores) where it's not possible to be away from people. I was at the grocery store with my mother yesterday. I was amazed at how many people just grabbed a cart without wiping down the handle first. We have a lot of cases here, so it's the stupidest thing anybody can do.
Before I leave the house, I sanitize my hands. Before I get out of the car, I do the same. When I get back into my car, sanitize again. I keep a couple of tissues in my back pocket all the time, in case I have to sneeze, or if I need to touch my eyes or nose because of an itch or something. If you leave the house often, make it a habit to wash your hands every time you enter your home, even if you only go out to get the mail.