Too Long; Didn't Read
Seven-in-ten Americans (71%) say they need to take breaks from news about coronavirus. 43% say the news leaves them feeling worse emotionally. Google browser extensions store, Chrome Web Store, has some specific tools to avoid the news about the pandemic. Facebook allowed hiding posts with certain words, but then changed its mind and removed this function. Two extensions will help Mute Words and Social Fixer. Instagram offers this option from its Settings menu. Twitter also allows you to block the words coronavir, COVID-19, or pandemic.