A group of Public Health doctors in Nova Scotia is worried that stigma and public shaming is causing some people to delay getting tested for COVID-19, which could allow the virus to spread more easily. He's the regional medical officer of health in the northern region, and one of eight doctors who signed the letter. 52:46In their letter, the doctors say they've witnessed some people and communities face the brunt of COVID stigma and discrimination, including Black and Indigenous communities. Sommers says while the majority of Nova Scotians haven't resorted to blaming and shaming, it's been a constant problem since the first wave of the virus. The doctors say in their letter that even though the case numbers are low, if blaming and shaming continue, it may not stay that way.

Source: CBC News January 28, 2021 20:59 UTC