What groups have experienced stigma related to COVID-19?
People of Asian descent
People returning from travel
Health care workers and emergency responders
People with the disease and their family and friends
People released from quarantine
What happens to groups that are stigmatized?
They may be excluded or shunned in social situations.
They may be denied job and educational opportunities.
They may be denied access to adequate housing and health care.
They may be targets of verbal, emotional and physical abuse.
What you can do to reduce COVID-19 stigma
Education is one way to fight stigma. It helps dispel harmful stereotypes. You can help reduce stigma by: Getting the facts about COVID-19 from reputable sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO). Share them with your family and friends.
Speaking up if you hear or see inaccurate statements about COVID-19 and certain people or groups.
Reaching out to people who may feel stigmatized. Ask how you can help. Listen to them and show that you understand and support them.
Showing support for health care workers and others who are caring for people with COVID-19. Thank them for their work and share positive messages on social media.
Showing support for and thanking all who continue their essential jobs to help you and your community, such as police officers, bus drivers, grocery store clerks, food bank workers and delivery people.
Remember, everyone is in this together. The COVID-19 pandemic will be over sooner if fears and rumors are replaced by facts, proper action and a show of support for one another.
Adopted from Mayo Clinic
怖れや噂じゃなくて事実に基づいての行動と思いやり
大衆の周知とカウンセリングの重要さなんかもあるよね
