COVID-19 Stigma
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N.S. doctors warn against COVID-19 stigma, say ‘othering’ people makes pandemic worseThe letter says efforts to encourage residents to get tested can be hampered by fears of judgment and discrimination, which the doctors say can interfere with contract tracing.CanadaJan 28, 2021
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COVID-19 positivity rate for Alberta health-care workers sits at 5.5%The COVID-19 stigma has contributed to some patients delaying treatment, which worries an Edmonton doctor who works at the Misericordia Hospital.HealthJan 22, 2021
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Advocates ask for empathy as Winnipeg’s first COVID-19 case in a school is identifiedTreat others the way you want to be treated, says Dr. Brent Roussin.CanadaSep 11, 2020
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