Pandemic

Inspired by the H5N1 virus research

Panic
is antithetical to survival
and unnecessary
in 99.99% of the situations.

In this situation,
a calm response
and a logical approach
is required
or we will become part of the
80% lethality rate.

DO NOT PANIC.

First,
get “right”
with the divine essence.

Second,
go to a medical supply store
purchase
surgical masks,
disposable gloves
and,
if possible,
a hazmat suite...
but I repeat

DO NOT PANIC.

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