Gerally, I avoid trying to reason with folks who use the term "libs" and buy into every nonsense right wing conspiracy, but I'll give it one shot. I'm not sure why, though.
First, AP is a perfectly fine news source. Plus, the info is verifiable in almost innumerable sources. Facebook isn't a source I used, to my knowledge, nor do I get information from there.
Next, the "media" is a vague term encompassing a lot of different groups. But, if you think they control the governments of the world and events to the point of creating this panic all on their own, you are a complete and utter fool.
Obama got less flak because he acted quickly and didn't make this about himself, nor call it a "Republican hoax". Why H1N1 wasn't deemed as dangerous as Covid19? Ask the CDC or WHO. It's important enough to them to make these recommendations and that's newsworthy. It's also newsworthy that Trump has dropped the ball, this far.
Also, keep in mind this is early in the process, so comparing numbers is fruitless. This isn't the same as the swine flu.
In an event, I'm sure you'll get your retorts from your Fox News sources and Trump bubble. But, he's going on, what over 15,000 lies and misleading statements, that I'm not sure you are aware of truths and facts anymore.
It still sucks the kids can't play.
Have at it, guys.