Thread by @christinamobley

The global south has lessons for the global north on how to respond to a crisis.
1. Don’t panic, cooperate. Be a good neighbor, Co worker, and friend. Carry out random acts of kindness. Make your first response a positive, helpful one. Offer solutions not problems. 1/

2. Practice good digital citizenship. In a time of crisis, real or imagined, panic is the real enemy. Don’t spread rumors, unverified reports, or speculation. Don’t escalate or play out worst case scenarios. Instead, post helpful resources, encouragement, and gratitude. 2/

3. Don’t undermine policies designed to keep people safe. Show support and compassion for leaders who face making incredibly tough decisions without a rule book to guide them (and lots of bureaucracy to tie their hands). 3/
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Good citizenship in a time of crisis: cooperate, don’t spread rumours, be kind, offer solutions, and above all: don’t panic!

History teaches #pandemics are social problems with social solutions. #KindnessMatters
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