Top 10 Stupidest Things People are Doing Because of the Coronavirus

Me and my family went to the UK before Christmas time to see our relatives, the Coronavirus was new back then. Now we're stuck in the uk, and it's on lockdown. These are just some silly things people are doing because of the coronavirus. Remember to keep a clear head about this!
The Top Ten
1 Buying excessive amounts of toilet paper

You should buy some since there isn't much left in the stores, and you use it often. However, that doesn't mean you need to buy a million rolls and keep them in your storage room.

Most people want to buy lots of toilet paper because we need to use it after we go to the bathroom to stay clean. Due to the virus, there isn't much going to the stores. There's not an unlimited amount of toilet paper for everyone. Most people don't want to run out, so they buy tons. Luckily, the virus situation is better now. There's no need to buy so much!

2 Gathering with others

This is really dumb. A bunch of teenagers come into the park nearby our house at night. Hundreds of them drink alcohol and deface property. I know it's wrong to judge all teenagers, but those guys are idiots.

It's called social distancing, people. Go home.

What happened to social distancing anyway?

3 Purchasing large quantities of disinfecting hand gel

Getting 30 bottles of hand sanitizer is not going to save you from Coronavirus. Just wash your hands daily. Don't spend the extra money.

4 Overreacting

My friend literally said, "If Coronavirus gets any worse, the scientists might have to find a way to get us to Mars!" She was not joking. And if she was, she was doing a very good job of it. Now that's overreacting.

The news about the virus makes people overreact even more.

Everyone thinks the world is dying. It's so annoying!

5 Acquiring unapproved medicine without medical advice

I heard people are stockpiling drugs out of fear of catching the coronavirus.

This can be deadlier than the coronavirus!

6 Wearing protective suits unnecessarily

Use a mask if it's available, but don't buy too much. It's best for sick people!

7 Dismissing recommendations from health experts

Yes, these people are pretty annoying. Keep distance from other people and don't panic, and you will be fine. Also, wash your hands.

8 Visiting hospitals for minor symptoms like a slight cough or cold

This is especially bad considering that the hospitals will be extra busy. You might delay someone who actually needs treatment.

Just go to the general practitioner first.

9 Exhibiting racist behavior by assuming all Asians are infected

This is disgusting and really offensive. Assuming that all Asians have COVID just because China caused it is like assuming that all people in Africa are poor because you've heard about a lot of them being poor. Seriously, there's already a crisis at hand. No need to create another.

Not everyone in Asia has coronavirus. COVID-19 has existed since late 2019 and has spread worldwide, except in Turkmenistan, which didn't get any cases like other countries.

China did start the whole coronavirus thing, but it doesn't mean we should attack Asian people. You can't blame every Chinese person for this because they can't help it.

10 Intentionally licking products in stores and claiming to have the virus

People are doing this? What does this have to do with the coronavirus?

The Contenders
11 Isolating oneself despite a low risk of infection

No, this is a very smart thing to do. It is better to be safe than to get it, show no symptoms, and accidentally give it to someone who can't survive it.

12 Deliberately coughing on others and stating they are infected

I hate these people with a burning passion. They are nothing more than complete morons who have nothing to do with their lives. They have no respect for other people at all.

The stupid TikTok corona challenge is why I don't have this racist, stupid app even though I'm 15. I really wish teens would stop pressuring me to download it. Is there anyone else in my position?

Nobody likes being quarantined, but we do it to protect the human race. We don't need idiots making fun of a pandemic.

13 Ignoring directives from authorities and governments

They'll listen to celebrities rather than the authorities, and I find that disrespectful.

Yes, it feels like the government is infringing on our rights and being authoritarian, but it is to protect our nation and ensure we get back to normal life. Every time you disobey, you extend the quarantine time and contribute to the fall of our economy while adding more pointless deaths.

14 Falsely accusing pharmacists of stockpiling medical essentials

I agree with Frostfeather. If anything, they're supposed to get as much medical supplies as they can!

They need the medical supplies, guys!

15 Hoarding supplies

You can't really over-buy if you haven't seen a single package of toilet paper or hand sanitizer in almost two months.

16 Attending social gatherings

I heard that a group of police had to break up a party and arrest the majority of the partygoers. Take it seriously, people. This is not a joke.

17 Creating COVID-19 conspiracy theories
18 Adopting a confrontational attitude
19 Protesting against quarantine measures
20 Believing the pandemic signifies the apocalypse
21 Discussing only the virus to the exclusion of all else
22 Deciding to have more children as a response to the pandemic
23 Overlooking symptoms of allergies
24 Assembling in large groups
25 Buying oversized containers of hand sanitizer
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