Michael Ryan, the WHO's emergencies director, said it had recorded more than 35 'quite serious' incidents in 11 countries in April involving attacks on individuals and groups.
In some cities around the world, doctors, nurses and other essential workers have been hailed as heroes, with people cheering and clapping for them from their doorsteps, windows or balconies.
In the U.K., the tragic story of a train ticket office worker who lost her life after she was spat at while working at London's Victoria Station made headlines this week. In Mexico, at least 21 nurses across the country have been assaulted by those accusing them of spreading coronavirus. Some said they have been barred from public transport because of the job they do.
Meanwhile, in India—where Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended a nationwide lockdown until May 17—healthcare workers have been verbally and physically abused simply for caring for coronavirus patients.
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