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Novel coronavirus fears also drive stigma and stereotypes

How San Francisco is fighting novel coronavirus -- and the stigma that comes with it

03/04/2020

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Novel coronavirus fears also drive stigma and stereotypes

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How San Francisco is fighting novel coronavirus -- and the stigma that comes with it

On Wednesday, California officials confirmed the state’s first death from novel coronavirus, as the number of infections nationwide continues to rise. But beyond the serious medical implications of the virus, it is also provoking fear, suspicion and ethnic stereotyping. Amna Nawaz reports from San Francisco, a city long known for its ties to China and the Chinese-American community.

03/04/2020

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