Would You Judge Someone For Contracting Covid – 19?

New research from the ESRI shows that more than 70% of people believe that someone who’s contracted Covid-19 was reckless or ignored public health advice.

Despite, how easily the virus spreads, the majority of people think negatively of someone who’s Covid positive.

The same research also found that nearly half of people don’t know that ringing a GP about Covid symptoms is free – with concerns that people may be delaying contact for fear of costs.

CONTINUE READING BELOW

On Thursday morning’s Morning Focus, Gavin Grace speaks to Shane Timmons from the ESRI about the findings.