Social distancing, social justice, and risk during the COVID-19 pandemic
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This article from de Silva and Smith argues that people living with inequities are at increased risk of harms caused by social distancing as well as greater biological risks of COVID-19, and that social distancing must occur in a socially just manner, requiring dialogue with affected populations.
Reference
Silva, D. S., & Smith, M. J. (2020). Social distancing, social justice, and risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de santé publique, 111(4), 459–461. https://doi.org/10.17269/s41997-020-00354-x