No....it does not...
But I was just informed on another thread that “panic” was a good thing....flight or fight thing, ya know....:-)
But "We'll all be wiped out by Christmas" talk is irresponsible. Hopefully cooler and wiser heads will prevail.
And, it's worth remembering that Lots of FReepers - who've been looking forward to the end of the world so they finally can use their prep supplies and shout 'SEE, I TOLD YOU SO!!' - have been watching this situation and rubbing their hands with glee.