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- To combat the coronavirus we need to do out civic duty and help others.
- Young or old, we can all take steps like washing our hands or sharing useful information with others to help cushion the blow from the coronavirus.
- Peter Vanham is Head of the International Media Council and Head of Chairman's Communications at the World Economic Forum.
- This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of the author.
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As the coronavirus spreads around the world, so does many people's fear. Whether you live in Europe, the US, or elsewhere in the world by now you probably are starting to get a little worried. But there is a better response during these times: it is to "do something" for others.
It is our civic duty, you could say, to think about others as well as ourselves as the virus spreads. It will help us give us the calming feeling that "we did what we could" and will build societal resilience at a time that it could easily break down. And actions we take for others, such as hygiene, often have benefits for ourselves. So what can we do?
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