Why people disregard COVID-19 health warnings

By Professor Peter McEvoy
May 23 2020 - 7:00am
Why people disregard COVID-19 health warnings
Why people disregard COVID-19 health warnings

Globally, case numbers and the death toll from COVID-19 are climbing exponentially. With 5 million cases and 330,000 deaths to date, many of us are concerned about the risk to ourselves, our families, and our communities if the coronavirus takes hold in Australia. The majority of Australians are willing to sacrifice individual freedoms to prevent the spread. In fact, doctors are concerned that some people might even be delaying life-saving medical tests due to fears of contracting the virus.

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