Windsor-Essex's medical officer of health says he is a victim of online bullying after receiving threatening messages about his handling of COVID-19, which has prompted him to file complaints to police. While he said he's been a victim of bullying before, it's only increased in recent months. Ahmed said there's many instances of people bullying others online and sending them hateful messages, specifically related to COVID-19. "Online bullying can have serious impacts, people who are cyber bullied often feel an intense sense of isolation, fear, loneliness and despair — feelings which may be heightened due to the pandemic." Online messages and cyberbully can have criminal elements that could have charges attached, Mizuno said.

Source: CBC News November 19, 2020 22:41 UTC