 The study found that the population's views of COVID-19 are diverse, ranging from believing it to be a serious threat to thinking it is a benign illness. People also expressed concerns about being stigmatized if they became infected or recovered from the virus. Additionally, some people adopted strategies of discretion such as hiding their symptoms or lying about having the virus. Despite these concerns, the study found that community attitudes had changed over time due to increased awareness of the virus and its effects. This article was authored by Joanna Ongleaman, Alexandra Delamou, Melani Plazi, and others.