Pandemic Infodemic
The Rialto (318 E congress street) sums up what we’ve all been feeling about this virus
By DALTON GRIJALVA
As COVID-19 continues to spread, more information gets thrown at us. It is important we listen to medical professionals at this time.
One thing I have learned is that the situation will get worse before it gets better. Estimates of what the death toll we could see is 100,000- 240,000 just in the United States. That does not mean we can’t take preventative measures to help each other in our time of need.
According to The World Health Organization, as of April 2, worldwide cases are at 900,306. The number of confirmed deaths has reached 45,695, with 206 countries infected. Seniors and people who are immuno-compromised are most at risk.
The most important preventative step is washing yo...