Social Stigma Associated with COVID-19

This guide was designed for government and media organizations to educate them about the problems of social stigma associated with COVID-19.

It includes “do’s and don’ts” regarding language when speaking about the virus, suggested wording, and reasons for stigma during the COVID-19 crisis.

Source: Social Stigma Associated with COVID-19

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