In Rajasthan village, stigma prevails as people refuse to accept Covid linked to 25 deaths
In Rajasthan village, stigma prevails as people refuse to accept Covid linked to 25 deaths
Around 25 people have died in Rajasthan s Chapoli village. The village has several active cases and has been declared a containment zone. However, villagers assert Covid-19 had nothing to do with these deaths as the deceased were mostly old and had prevailing ailments.
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UPDATED: May 21, 2021 18:58 IST
Testing rate has fallen in the region and vaccination is slow. Lack of awareness drives about Covid-19 aggravate the situation. (Representational image)
Even though the coronavirus pandemic has been around for more than a year, stigma and fear about the viral infection continues. One such instance has to light in Chapoli village in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district.