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· Carl Samson
Student in LA Assaulted and Sent to Emergency Room Over Coronavirus Fears
A 16-year-old student in Los Angeles ended up in the emergency room after suffering from physical assault brought on by fears of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The male student, who is said to be of an “Asian background,” needed to undergo an MRI due to the event,…
· Bryan Ke
LA Student Removed From Classroom for Coughing, Teased Over Coronavirus Fear
A teenager was discriminated against over fears of the coronavirus (2019-nCoV or COVID-19) when his teacher sent him to the nurse’s office for coughing after drinking water. The issue was brought to the public’s attention after his mother, Leyna Nguyen, a former Los Angeles news…
· Jin Hyun
Coronavirus Sparks Racism and Xenophobia Against Asians, But It Also Happened 120 Years Ago
Ebola, SARS, MERS, and now the coronavirus (COVID-19) — for each of these viruses, the Western media identified an entire racial group as scapegoats for the outbreak. History has a cruel way of repeating itself throughout the decades, but as time passes we tend to forget its…
· Carl Samson
Malaysian Student Evicted From House in Australia Because of Coronavirus Fears
A Malaysian student was evicted from her rental house in Perth, Western Australia (WA) because her landlord believes she had picked up the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV or COVID-19) when she returned home for the Chinese New Year. The student of Chinese descent, identified…
· Bryan Ke
6,000 South Korean Couples Hold Mass Wedding Despite Coronavirus Fears
Thousands of couples attended a mass wedding held in Seoul, South Korea despite fears of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV, also known as COVID-19). The mass ceremony took place at the Cheongshim Peace World Centre in Gapyeongin, South Korea on Feb. 7, where nearly 6,000…
· Carl Samson
Taiwanese Student Nearly Ends Up HOMELESS After AirBnB Cancels Booking Over Coronavirus Fears
A Taiwanese student was almost left homeless after landing in the U.K. and finding out that her Airbnb booking had been canceled over fears that she might be carrying the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV or COVID-19). Louise Hsin-Yuan Peng, 31, was looking forward to good…
· Carl Samson
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Allegedly Bars Korean Passengers From Using the Toilet Over Coronavirus Fears
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V.), the flag carrier of the Netherlands, allegedly barred Korean passengers from using its toilet over fears that they might spread the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The incident, which involved a written…
· Bryan Ke
Andrew Yang Opens Up About Coronavirus Racism Against Asian Americans
Andrew Yang has addressed the racism towards Asians and Asian Americans amid the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak during his campaign event. The 45-year-old 2020 presidential candidate spoke at an event in Nashua, New Hampshire about the novel coronavirus fears and the…
· Carl Samson
There is Now a Wikipedia Page for Racist and Xenophobic Attacks on Asians Around the World Over Coronavirus
The growing number of hate incidents toward Asians around the world in connection with the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has now spawned a dedicated Wikipedia page. The article, titled “Xenophobia and racism related to the 2019–20 Wuhan coronavirus outbreak,” has so far…
· Editorial Staff
What It’s Like Being Asian During Coronavirus Chaos
The novel coronavirus is causing a lot anxiety around the world as the number of deaths and people infected continues to rise exponentially, but the virus is shrouded in mystery that’s triggering a lot of misinformation and fear. Not only is the coronavirus a health threat, it’s…
· Bryan Ke
Wuhan Resident Taken By Police and Interrogated for Filming Inside Coronavirus Hospital
A Wuhan resident was visited by police and was accused of profiting from a video he took inside a hospital that treats patients infected by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Fang Bin, a resident of Wuhan, China where the novel coronavirus originated, filmed inside a hospital…
· Carl Samson
Fear of Coronavirus is More Dangerous Than Actual Coronavirus, NYC Councilman Says
New York City Councilman Mark Treyger has slammed the increasing attacks on Asian Americans as racism and xenophobia surrounding the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) begin to grip the city. Just recently, an Asian American wearing a face mask was attacked at the Grand Street…
· Bryan Ke
1,153 Coronavirus Patients Have Recovered and Left the Hospital, China Reports
A total of 1,153 patients infected by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) have reportedly been discharged from the hospital on Wednesday, Chinese health authorities announced on Thursday. From data received by the National Health Commission on Wednesday, 261 people walked out of…
· Ryan General
Instagrammer Forces Emergency Landing After Pulling Coronavirus Prank on Flight
A Canadian man recently forced an emergency landing after jokingly announcing on a flight that he might have been infected with the deadly coronavirus. The prankster, identified as James Potok, was arrested immediately after his attempt at social media fame.
· Editorial Staff
Chinese Doctor Who Was Punished for First Warning of Coronavirus Has Died
After conflicting reports, Li Wenliang, the Chinese doctor who is known as the first person to warn the public about the novel coronavirus threat in December 2019, has passed away at 34. Reports of Li’s death had emerged on Chinese state media earlier Thursday night. Hours…
· Ryan General
Lyft and Uber Drivers Accused of Refusing Asian Riders Because of Coronavirus Fear
The coronavirus outbreak has apparently made people more brazen in their discrimination against people of Asian descent as Lyft and Uber passengers are reportedly being treated unfairly by racist drivers. In recent weeks, a growing number of drivers from the ride-sharing…
· Carl Samson
Man Causes $10,000 in Damages at Walmart Spraying Lysol to ‘Fight’ Coronavirus
A young man who sprayed Lysol on products at a Walmart in Joliet, Illinois “to protect customers from the coronavirus” is now wanted by authorities. The man, believed to be in his 20s, entered the store on the 1400 block of Route 59 after 4 p.m. on Sunday wearing a yellow…
· Bryan Ke
More Racist Posts Emerge From Fired NY Real Estate Agent Who Made Coronavirus Joke
More racist posts showing a recently fired New York real estate agent targeting Asians and others have been uncovered. Instagram user Bunzgainz compiled a series of short videos and pictures showing Matthew Deguida’s past social media posts before he took down all of his…
· Bryan Ke
Tencent Reportedly Lists High Number of Coronavirus Deaths, Infections Before ‘Correcting’
Tencent allegedly accidentally released the real numbers of deaths and infections from the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in China, quickly changing it back to the official figures. The accident happened on Saturday evening, Feb. 1, when the second-largest company in China…
· Ryan General
German News Site’s Coronavirus ‘Satire’ Encourages Hatred Toward Asians
As the number of new novel coronavirus cases rises and the death toll climbs, the range of attacks toward Asians around the world continues to grow as well. In addition to the racist encounters Asians find themselves in since news of the outbreak spread, media platforms have…