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World J Clin Cases. Feb 26, 2020; 8(4): 652-657
Published online Feb 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i4.652
Published online Feb 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i4.652
Fear can be more harmful than the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in controlling the corona virus disease 2019 epidemic
Shi-Yan Ren, Rong-Ding Gao, Vascular Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Aviation General Hospital, China Medical University, Beijing 100012, China
Ye-Lin Chen, College of Robotics, Beijing Union University, Beijing 100101, China
Author contributions: Ren SY designed, drafted, revised, and submitted the manuscript; Gao RD searched for the references for the manuscript; Chen YL searched for the references and generated the figures.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflict of interests.
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Corresponding author: Shi-Yan Ren, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Surgeon, Vascular Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Aviation General Hospital, 2 Beiyuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100012, China. rens66@126.com
Received: February 12, 2020
Peer-review started: February 12, 2020
First decision: February 16, 2020
Revised: February 17, 2020
Accepted: February 21, 2020
Article in press: February 21, 2020
Published online: February 26, 2020
Peer-review started: February 12, 2020
First decision: February 16, 2020
Revised: February 17, 2020
Accepted: February 21, 2020
Article in press: February 21, 2020
Published online: February 26, 2020
Core Tip
Core tip: The acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 outbreak is a global public health issue. Fear and stigma are growing due to misinformation and unfounded rumors. As a global community, we need solidarity instead of stigma to limit the spread of corona virus disease 2019. Open and transparent information on the outbreak to the global public, and administrative warning from authorities in every country are necessary to reduce fear and discrimination.