What COVID Taught Us About Managing Hantavirus Anxiety
Jonathan Stephens
May 16, 2026
> As devastating and catastrophic as the COVID-19 pandemic was, we learned some important psychological lessons from it that can help us navigate a new public-health issue in an emotionally healthy way. Remembering that what has occurred in the past does not predict what will happen next, being vigilant but not allowing ourselves to become fixated, and being cautious with our sources of information can help keep societal anxiety at bay and reduce disturbance to our daily lives.
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