🚨 What Happened on COVID-19 Twitter Last Week - Mar 9
🇺🇸 The worst is yet to come, 😷 How to stay safe during the pandemic, 🛠 Helpful resources, 🚨the market is looking ugly, and more!
Yo! It’s Brett. With COVID-19 reaching pandemic status this week, Tech Twitter has transformed into Coronavirus Twitter. As a result, I’ll be sharing a few one-off COVID-19-specific newsletters to keep everyone up to date on the most important news and discussions relating to the virus.
This story is changing dramatically every day, so this newsletter covers only the last few days. Be sure to also check CDC’s website for the most up-to-date information.
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📉 Asia begins to contain the virus
China, South Korea, and other asian countries have been making huge strides containing the virus.
🇺🇸 The worst is yet to come for the west
Italy and Denmark go on full lockdown as cases in Europe skyrocket. Experts suggest that the US is about two weeks behind in terms of number of infections.
People seem to agree that March 11th was pivotal in shifting public (and government) perception of the virus as a very real, serious problem.
There’s a pretty good chance that Trump himself is infected… oh boy.
We’re gonna need a lot more tests.
😷 Take action now! Here’s how.
We all need to start taking action today. If you still need to be convinced, read this article and consider the risk to your loved ones that are older.
Here’s how to avoid exposure:
In the event parts of the US get locked down like Italy, be sure to stock up on food and supplies.
If you’re an engineer, you may be able to help the cause.
🚨 Don’t check your 401K
Saudi dropping oil prices coupled with poor management of the Coronavirus pandemic (especially in the US) sent the the market into a nosedive.
Not even crypto was spared.
🛠 Resources
Here are a few resources for information on the virus. Be sure to also check CDC’s website.
🙏 Thanks and stay safe!
Here’s something to lighten the mood. Wash your hands y’all!
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