The news that New Zealand has new cases of coronavirus after more than three weeks free from the virus could likely spark a rise in anxiety for some, experts say. After weeks of relative freedom, psychologists spoken to by Stuff said it was "normal" to feel anxious about new cases. UNSPLASH Has today's news about new coronavirus cases left you feeling a bit stressed? For those who experience heightened levels of anxiety normally, or are pre-disposed to anxiety, something like this may "re-trigger" feelings of anxiety for them, she said. SUPPLIED Clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire said there were a number of practical ways people could lessen their anxiety about new cases of coronavirus.

Source: Stuff June 16, 2020 07:07 UTC