Health workers harassed and threatened in Chile and beyond
Cases of discrimination against medical personnel, even physical attacks, are on the rise.
As healthcare workers battle on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic, many are being applauded for their work, while others become the targets of abuse.
In Chile, there are increasing reports of discrimination and attacks by people afraid medical workers might infect them.
There are reports of similar attacks in other countries, including Argentina and Mexico.
Al Jazeera’s Latin America Editor Lucia Newman reports from Santiago, Chile.
Published On 17 Apr 2020