Mediagazer: Reporters covering the COVID-19 crisis may be more exposed to “anticipatory grief” that comes with unpredictable and prolonged stories with mounting losses (Catherine Sweeney/Poynter)

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Catherine Sweeney / Poynter:

Reporters covering the COVID-19 crisis may be more exposed to “anticipatory grief” that comes with unpredictable and prolonged stories with mounting losses — “We are anticipating the unknown losses. Will they be our friends?" — Covering tragedy is in every reporter's job description …

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