The government has urged people not to be prejudiced against citizens or communities with regard to covid-19, which continues to wreak havoc across the country.
Public health emergencies caused by the outbreak of communicable diseases may cause fear and anxiety, the government said on Wednesday.
This may lead to prejudicial behaviour, which may culminate into increased hostility, chaos, and unnecessary social disruptions, it said. “Cases have been reported of people affected with covid-19, as well as healthcare workers, sanitary workers, and police personnel, who are in the frontline of the management of the outbreak, facing discrimination on account of heightened fear and misinformation about infection," the Union health ministry said. “E