1: TV news channels and social media users in India which are demonising Muslims or any other communities must understand that this can lead to stigma adversely impacting public health as the country tries to prevent the spread of #Covid19.
2: On Twitter and Facebook, the trending topic on Tuesday was ‘CoronaJihad’ after several members of the #TablighiJamaat were found positive for #Covid19. While the main discussion on several news channels focussed on blaming the Muslim community for the spread of the pandemic.
3:The Government of India should take a zero-tolerance approach to the targeting of Muslims. @CDCgov notes that stigma hurts everyone by creating anger towards ordinary people instead of the disease.
4. @WHO has also called for solidarity, not stigma to address the pandemic. The News Broadcasters Association and the Editors Guild of India must take steps to address xenophobia and stigmatisation.The fight against the #Covid19 pandemic must be inclusive.
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