Two nurses dancing with the words "Don't Discriminate" on the screen

Discrimination, Stigma and COVID-19

August 31, 2022/in Social Media, Video Pan American Health Organization Americas, Caribbean English COVID-19 Response, Entertainment Education, Equity, Risk Communication and Messaging, Rumors and Misinformation, Stigma General Public/by Shane Harper

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered social stigma and discriminatory behaviour against persons who have contracted the COVID-19 virus, those who have been in contact with such persons, as well as any person who has been perceived to have come in contact with the virus. As part of an anti-stigma campaign, this Public Service Announcement sung by Chrystal Cummins-Beckles from Barbados, was produced.

Source: Discrimination, Stigma and COVID-19

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