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An alleged coronavirus (COVID-19) case in the suburb of Chatsworth, south of Durban, has highlighted the danger of stigmatisation of patients. COVID-19 Stigmatisation Coronavirus via SABCNews

case in the suburb of Chatsworth, south of Durban, has highlighted the danger ofSocial media has been abuzz since the alleged case came to light over the weekend, with various images and messages regarding the alleged patient’s identity going viral.

It is alleged that the coronavirus patient tested positive on Sunday and was subsequently moved to Greys Hospital in Pietermaritzburg.Reddy says it is critical that members of the community support the affected family rather than“We must reach out to protect people who may have the virus and must not do anything tothem or isolate them and this is exactly what has been happening in the past few hours here in Chatsworth.

 

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