Let's process some 'new' info:
We now know that up to 25% of people are likely not to show symptoms at all. And of those that show symptoms, 80% experience them mildly. Those that have serious symptoms tend to have an underlying condition and are 20%. About 10% end up dying.
Qsn: what can we learn about this virus?
Tycho: This is a relatively weak virus that 'takes advantage' of weakness in immunity and organ weakness. Otherwise, it should cause no nuisance at all.
1. We have our masks and new habits intact. (I fear many may go to old habits in terms of hand washing. And we may need to improve on disinfecting surfaces)
2. We are keeping our minds alert, and body is getting enough oxygen
3. We are aware of nutrition and physical fitness demands
We need a fourth item to complete our defenses:
4. Fend off immunity droppers.
Events happen and the more we are immersed in them the more we are likely to be mentally and psychologically bruised. What happens is that these events and experiences get into the subconscious and they eat from within. A study I like mentioning is that of Karl Menninger in 'Man against himself'. The human mind as conditioned by growth is highly self destructive.
So for starters I recommend we use Timothy Wilson's method of 'Redirecting'. What we do, is have journals and workbooks for redirecting our experiences.
Write down your feelings and experiences. Ask the who, what, where, when, why, and how questions if you need a push. Probe your heart and mind. And learn to forgive yourself, and others.
If you pray, please do. If you are able, bathe in light.
That way, we will have a basic defence mechanism and routine, that will ensure that our immunity doesn't weaken. And when weak, we are sure to get stronger faster.
If you consider the length that we may go with this virus before things settle, you will see that this defence position will be helpful when things appear not to be near their end. Or when we need to come up with solutions to emergent challenges.