Letter.

Letter Published in BM on 22Mar 20 Be alert, not anxious or panic-stricken

K Ragavan writes BM’s cover story Coronavirus anxiety has brought Bengaluru down on its sneeze was meaningful and thought-provoking. On the one hand, though people must be alert and Bengalureans are doing a good job, but on the other hand, fear and anxiety is not healthy. Already the state has taken precautionary measures and the PM’s advice also restricts movement. Despite this, if people are stressed and add to that fake news makes people more panicky. Patients with history of anxiety should make themselves calm. Psychiatrist also advice people to not panic. It is up to the people to take care of themselves and I am confident that Bengalureans will