The COVID-19 is the latest in the sad and sorry mistreatment of Asian American communities during public health scares. Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and accompanying fears and misinformation, acts of xenophobia and racial profiling have risen exponentially against the Asian American communities across the United States. These forms of microaggressions, bullying and physical violence are adversely affecting all Asian Americans. CHSA will continue to speak against these forms of discrimination.
Read more about the issue here:
- KPIX 5 Evening News, February 4, 2020: KPIX Chinatown Business Leaders Launch Campaign To Counter False Coronavirus Rumors
- The Washington Post, February 13, 2020: The coronavirus and the long history of blaming ‘the other’ in public health crises
- The New York Times, February 16, 2020: ‘Are You Sick?’ For Asian-Americans, a Sneeze Brings Suspicion
- CBS News, February 14, 2020: Bullies attack Asian American teen at school, accusing him of having coronavirus
- CBS News, March 6, 2020: Coronavirus panic sparks rise in racist incidents against Asian Americans
- Time, March 6, 2020: As Coronavirus Spreads, So Does Xenophobia and Anti-Asian Racism
- California Health Report, March 9, 2020: As Coronavirus Spreads, Asian Americans Reprot Spike in Racism
Facts about COVID 19
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, March 11, 2020: COVID 19 Situation Summary