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truthhurt (US)

No need to panic.

Since you all know by now, about that alarming coronavirus outbreak which started from a person or people consuming some rare wildlife.

On the bright side, this widespread and alarming epidemic that we all see and hear in news media worldwide should serve as a wake-up call to ban and cease consuming wildlife and exotic animals as food.

Also, remember, around 650,000 people die of flu, during the flu season, every year.