How to Help Others During Coronavirus

There’s more at stake than getting sick

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As of writing this, there have been a lot of changes in the last few days concerning Coronavirus in the United States.

Events have been cancelled. Schools shut down. And for some reason, people are really afraid of pooping and having nothing to wipe with.

Life will be drastically different for the vast majority of people, but it will disproportionately affect certain populations more than others.

I’m not going to talk about the health aspects. I’m not a health expert. There’s been enough said on that topic. And the CDC, WHO, and your local authorities will have better information.

I’m going to talk about the personal economic impact it will take on a lot of people, along with how you can help.

How Coronavirus Will Affect Livelihoods

As events are cancelled, travel is limited, businesses are shut down, and people are staying home, most industries will be negatively impacted, which directly affects jobs. Hourly-wage workers in the restaurant, retail, entertainment, travel, and many other sectors will be facing unpaid leave in the next few weeks.