Severity of COVID-19
Your first sentence, though a bit long, sufficiently expounds on what risk perception is. I agree that risk perception can lead to anxiety and a sense of outrage, especially when the risk is considered to be high. It is commendable that you got to reveal the factors that influence people’s perceptions of risk as well as the measures that different governments are trying to implement to prevent COVID-19. I find your second and third paragraphs enlightening. Indeed, people’s perceptions regarding the severity of COVID-19 has influenced people’s choice to adopt preventative measures. It is true that when the credibility of health institutions is undermined, few people are likely to take preventive measures seriously. What are your views regarding the impact of the availability of information on COVID-19 virus and disease on people’s choices to adhere to stipulated measures? Thank you for this amazing post.