The coronavirus in Japan has brought not just an epidemic of infections, but also an onslaught of bullying and discrimination against the sick, their families and health workers. A government campaign to raise awareness seems to be helping, at least for medical workers. When Arisa Kadono tested positive and was hospitalized in early April, she was only identified as a woman in her 20s in food business. The nurses, both assigned to coronavirus patients, were staying at hotels to protect their families while working under severe conditions without adequate protective equipment and testing. “We understand people’s fears, but medical workers are doing their utmost to prevent infections at hospitals.

Source: The Standard May 11, 2020 05:37 UTC