Coronaphobia. Does it warrant attention or is it simply another fancy phrase that surfaced during the pandemic? To put an end to this debate, let's be clear: it is not fancy but is in fact extremely genuine.

EXPLAINED: What is Coronaphobia & how to cope with it?

In a startling revelation that shocked people in southern India's state Andhra Pradesh and beyond, two women in the state's Kakinada district lived in self-isolation in their house for two years due to fear of getting infected by Covid.

Two women self-isolate in south Indian state Andhra Pradesh over Covid fears for over two years

Two women in India's Andhra Pradesh reportedly confined themselves to their houses for two years for fear of contracting Covid. This is probably a case of Covid phobia or corona phobia. A new kind of anxiety created by thinking too much about Covid. Anxiety during a pandemic is expected. But when does anxiety become a serious condition? Watch this to know more.

What is coronaphobia?