WC, yes, a COVID-19 thread would be more ideal, just like there is a suicidal thoughts thread.

I'm guessing people are bothered by the fear mongering the media is doing and then people on here reacting to those news articles, but I cannot speak for those people because I, myself, am not triggered. Hopefully they will be willing to post their opinions here.

I admit I have shared some fearful stuff and I did not realize how much it upsets people.

I think, as a compromise, people should be okay to speak in general terms, as long as there is nothing that specifically includes the scary stuff the media reports. But I think it someone wants to talk about specifics (e.g., contracting COVID-19), maybe that should be marked as a trigger. Does anyone else agree or disagree?

Edit: It'd be like the discussion of suicidal thoughts. Basically, it's okay to say you have them, but if you want to elaborate, then it should be in a trigger box.