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Panic-buying during a crisis is driven by an absence of control
In uncertain times, what causes people to overstock their pantries with toilet paper, bread, dry goods and other items, creating shortages across the country? Uma Karmarkar explains that the phenomenon is driven by a very human reaction–seeking to wield control in a situation in which they feel they have very little. The San Diego Union-Tribune.
See also: Herald Mail Media, TRT World
Without restrictions, Mexico could see staggering coronavirus numbers
As of mid-March, Mexico’s administration had not yet encouraged anyone to stay at home amid coronavirus concerns, instead only encouraging citizens to avoid those who were coughing. Gordon McCord explains how, based on track records in Asia and Italy, we can likely expect an explosion of coronavirus patients in Mexico very soon. Slate.
See also: Explica
NYC will be America’s Wuhan if we don’t lift tariffs on personal protection equipment
Susan Shirk writes that, in the face of dire shortages, thousands of American lives could be saved if we immediately lift the tariffs on masks, gloves and gowns imported from China. Council on Foreign Relations. See also: The Washington Post
