Social stigma associated with COVID-19 pandemic

Monika Sharma

The current COVID-19 outbreak has provoked social stigma and discriminatory behaviours against people of certain ethnic backgrounds as well as anyone perceived to have been in contact with the virus.The people most vulnerable to social stigma are those of Asian descent, those who have traveled abroad and healthcare professionals.Such stigma can negatively affect those with the disease, as well as their caregivers, family, friends and communities.