Don't discriminate against communities based on Covid-19 infections, an equality watchdog has called. A hamster owner told the media about being forced by an employer to give up the pet, while South Asian communities voiced worries that Covid-19 reports would deepen discrimination against them. Chu said health authorities have to identify transmission chains quickly and accurately in order to control the pandemic. However, related reports could create a negative impression of the communities involved, and some citizens could blame them for spreading the virus. Chu also said if an employer fires a worker because he or she lives in Kwai Chung Estate, it may be in violation of Disability Discrimination Ordinance.

Source: The Standard January 25, 2022 08:47 UTC