The Best Cure for a Viral Pandemic Is a Viral Panic

(1) Panic may be a healthy response to viral pandemic. (2) Blaming the kids for the seasonal flu. (3) The benefits of online education and work. (4) The weather theory makes sense, but is controversial. (5) It’s getting warmer in Wuhan. (6) China vs Italy. (7) Is the H1N1 outbreak of 2009 relevant? (8) Mad dash for cash caused widespread market illiquidity last week. (9) VIX and credit spreads blew out last Thursday. (10) Commodities signaling a less bad outcome? (11) Germany and US policy responses helped to boost stocks on Friday.