Essay on Mass Media and Pandemic Panic
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Hook
Since we are living in a society that co-exist with the virus, knowledge based on scientific fact is necessary.
Background info
When the virus started to spread, people knew too little about the virus.
Firstly, we did not know what will happen in our daily life.For example, there was a rumor that toilet paper will be out of stock. So many people tried to get as many toilet roles as possible. Even in the drag stores near where I live, we could not buy new toilet papers for a few weeks.
Secondly, we did not know how we get infections and how to prevent the spread. When we sneeze, some people often used their hands to hide their mouths. These hands get the spits from sneezing. When they touch the common items like switches, or phones, the virus remains on the surface. Wearing mask was the basic way to prevent the virus to spread.
Thirdly, it has became easier for many of us to get information on social media than trustworthy Mass Media such as newspapers, TV programs. I think 10 years ago, we did not have this many ways to get information. Using smartphones to get information can be the easiest way to get the latest news anywhere, especially for young people.
Sometimes Mass Media leads people in unexpected way. Especially when you are worried about something, some words from media can drive you to a certain actions very easily. In Osaka, the governor mentioned a popular product called 'isodine' in the press conference. Then TV programs broadcasted the scene repeatedly. The product became out of stock very quickly from stores.
This pandemic situation have made people stressed and worried than before. If you do not understand the right action based on correct information, you will get panic without knowing the situation your action leads to. Mass medias including social medias bring you various ideas, therefore we should be careful not to misunderstand the messages. Further more, mass medias need to focus on the correct information and use the social medias to broadcast.