'Discrimination is not acceptable. It is not helpful, and spreading misinformation does not offer anyone protection,' Toronto Public Health medical officer says. - NBCAsianAmerica
De Villa emphasized that risk of contracting the virus was low and that misinformation was"creating unnecessary stigma."
"I am deeply concerned and find it disappointing that this is happening," de Villa said in the statement."Discrimination is not acceptable. It is not helpful, and spreading misinformation does not offer anyone protection."had soared to nearly 6,000, and at least 132 people had died. There were 56 confirmed cases in other countries, including the U.S., Australia, France, Japan, Singapore and Thailand.
Coronaviruses can cause a variety of symptoms, including runny nose, cough, sore throat and fever. It is usually spread through direct contact with an infected person.
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