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Five things to calm coronavirus panic

If all the coronavirus coverage is causing you panic, take a look at these five things we know. 

  1. The Stock Market May Not Affect You

    Professor of Economics at DePauw University, Gary Lemon, says that most people will not be affected by Monday's market drop. He says if you are not planning to retire this year, your 401k should be ok. Read more here.

  2. IU Suspends International Travel Courses 

    The university announced last week that courses with international travel components over spring break will no longer be traveling. Purdue University and Ball State University have also suspended spring break international travel. Read more here.

  3. There Are Resources From The State

    Many organizations are providing resources and information for residents. At the national level, the Centers for Disease Control and Protection also have issued guidelines. Find thoseresources here. 

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Matt is a reporter for WFIU/WTIU news. He also helps monitor and run the newsroom's social media accounts. He has also started a pop-up, daily coronavirus newsletter. Matt is originally from Portage, Indiana and has worked at the Post and Courier in Charleston, South Carolina.