Covid-19 and the Fear of Stigmatization
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extremely hesitant in contacting the physicians. When the
patients are fearful of going to physicians, it is essential to
determine whose responsibility it is.1 These days, everyone
is fearful of the impact of COVID-19 or corona virus. The
disease was started in China and within the time span of
few months it crossed the boundaries of China. This public
health emergency has affected almost all parts of the globe
with its devastating influence. Not only the developing
countries but also the developed nations of the world are
stunned by the distressing illness that has become a puzzle
that is yet to be solved.2
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