Category: Societal Effects - Stigma
Question: why might someone blame or avoid individuals and groups (create stigma) because of covid
Answers: people in the u.s. may be worried or anxious about friends and relatives who are living in or visiting areas where covid is spreading. some people are worried about getting the disease from these people. fear and anxiety can lead to social stigma, for example, toward people who live in certain parts of the world, people who have traveled internationally, people who were in quarantine, or healthcare professionals. 