Coronavirus has put the world on high alert. But the spread of the virus has been matched by the spread of racism and misinformation.
First observed in China, the deadly virus has killed 213 people and infected nearly 10,000. It has been confirmed in at least 16 other countries so far, prompting many governments to issue warnings or restrict travel. It’s a frightening time, particularly for those trapped in China’s quarantined cities.
As the panic has spread, warnings to avoid Asians and Asian-populated areas have gone viral. Many of them are blaming the coronavirus outbreak on Chinese people eating bats. There really is no bad thing humans can’t make worse. Read more…
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