Fear and Panic
Put fear in the hearts of the majority and controlling them will be even simpler than before.
Since the word on the Coronavirus finally began going around almost as fast as it spread, fear and panic began to overcome the majority as well. So many people are afraid of becoming ill that they're now afraid to even be near each other. There's less and less social activities. Most businesses, schools and restaurants are closed or only doing deliveries and carryout. All because another virus is in the air. Literally in the air.
Social distancing and not touching each other or our faces are some of the ways people have suggested to prevent others from getting the virus. Sadly, isolating ourselves and not touching each other will be failed attempts. Contact IS a way for pale skinned individuals to get the virus, but it will not spread as quickly as it has just by touch. The Rona is airborne. That's how so many people have contracted the virus so quickly.
Now everyone's afraid to be near each other.
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