‘I Am In Fear Of Going Into Public Places,’ Says Woman Isolating Herself Over COVID-19 Concerns

Maria says she doesn’t have COVID-19, but has underlying medical conditions and is “deathly afraid” that she’ll become infected with coronavirus.

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“This has affected my life because I am in fear of going into public places like the doctor’s office, the grocery store, gas stations – just anywhere around people,” she says. Maria asserts that she is putting her life on hold and isolating in her home to avoid exposure.

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On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it had upgraded the world-wide outbreak of COVID-19 to pandemic status. Amid fears surrounding the spread of the novel coronavirus, global financial markets have plummeted, Italian officials implemented an extended lockdown for the entire country, and in the U.S., some schools are closing, entertainment venues are postponing events, and several sports leagues have either suspended or canceled play to help curb the spread of infection.

Maria admits she is in “panic mode.” Watch Tuesday’s Dr. Phil. to hear what Dr. Phil says to her about taking care of her mental health as well as her physical health.

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For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, please visit the Centers for Disease Control And Prevention (CDC) website at cdc.gov.

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