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The challenge is balancing economic activities, particularly tourism, with public health safety. The current approach appears reactive rather than proactive, risking a cycle of waves of infections.
Addressing Myths and Improving Public Communication
The dissemination of false information—called "disinformation"—undermines health efforts. Rumors about cures, false claims about vaccines, and misconceptions about the virus spread easily among a population with limited access to accurate, centralized health messaging.
The government is urged to create a unified communication strategy that filters and counters misinformation. harsher legal actions against fake news and disinformation dissemination are suggested as necessary steps to restore public trust.