Covid-19 travel policies and discrimination against people from China

Therefore, such restrictions have weak effects and may be a political gesture rather than an effective regulatory policy. However, bans can have unintended consequences, including potential discrimination and prejudice against Asians, including Asians living in countries with travel bans, because travel bans in some Asian countries may send the wrong message of associating the disease with certain people. As in the past with infectious diseases such as leprosy and HIV/AIDS, ineffective isolation and quarantine measures that link vulnerable minorities to communicable diseases can result in both discrimination and a false sense of vulnerability against ethnic minorities. Others outside of the named population.

Studies have shown an increase in anti-Asian discrimination and violence during the pandemic in America.

The discrimination caused by such an ineffective policy can be long-lasting. COVID-19 is a pandemic and a threat to the health of people on our planet. Therefore, it requires all communities to take measures to face and fight against Covid-19 which contribute to this ultimate goal of death, hospitalization and infections. Any action that increases discrimination against certain populations without general scientific benefit will harm the fight against COVID-19 and others to advance health equity.