So much is being written, read and regurgitated about Coronavirus that yet another piece would surely be the overkill of an overkill. However, it is important that we keep our wits about us in these most challenging times. The obvious message is to keep perspective, not to panic, desist fuelling unnecessary rumours by forwarding unfiltered messages... the list is so long and has a we-know-all-this-but-it-is-easier-said-than-done feeling to it.

One thing though should surely work to mitigate panicky fallout of all the misinformation going around — our so-called tall political leaders who profess the good of the people at heart must talk rationally about the virus and combat measures.