It is completely beyond me how anyone could think that spreading despair and hopelessness may be a helpful public health strategy. Also, some sense of history and context may help. Ever heard of the 'Roaring Twenties' that followed the 1918/20 pandemic that killed 50-100M? https://t.co/SbM4tNxkPE

— Prof Francois Balloux (@BallouxFrancois) October 25, 2020