3 strategies for not falling for 5 Covid-19 mental traps

Throughout 2020, Covid-19 has swept across the planet, transforming our lives and livelihoods.

In many ways, the response to it has also created information overload, confusing the public.

Making sense of this “infodemic,” as some researchers call it, is a tall order in a public health crisis that's constantly evolving.

It can feel impossible to sort through the mixed messages. In turn, people often cope by jumping to conclusions.