When talking about #COVID19, certain words & language may have a negative meaning for people and fuel stigmatizing attitudes bit.ly/32HZe0q
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These words & language can perpetuate negative stereotypes or assumptions, strengthen false associations between #COVID19 & other factors, create widespread fear, or dehumanise those who have the disease bit.ly/32HZe0q
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#coronavirus
Stigma can drive people away from seeking help by getting screened, tested and quarantined bit.ly/32HZe0q
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DO - talk about the new #coronavirus disease (#COVID19)
DON'T - attach locations or ethnicity to the disease, this is not a “Wuhan Virus”, “Chinese Virus” or “Asian Virus”.
The official name for the disease was deliberately chosen to avoid stigmatization
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DON'T - attach locations or ethnicity to the disease, this is not a “Wuhan Virus”, “Chinese Virus” or “Asian Virus”.
The official name for the disease was deliberately chosen to avoid stigmatization
bit.ly/32HZe0q
DO - talk about people “acquiring” or “contracting” #COVID19
DON'T - talk about people “transmitting COVID-19” “infecting others” or “spreading the virus” as it implies intentional transmission & assigns blame bit.ly/32HZe0q
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DON'T - talk about people “transmitting COVID-19” “infecting others” or “spreading the virus” as it implies intentional transmission & assigns blame bit.ly/32HZe0q
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DO - speak accurately about the risk from #COVID19, based on scientific data and latest official health advice.
DON'T - repeat or share unconfirmed rumours & avoid using hyperbolic language designed to generate fear like “plague” or “apocalypse.”
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DON'T - repeat or share unconfirmed rumours & avoid using hyperbolic language designed to generate fear like “plague” or “apocalypse.”
#coronavirus
