'We know that we have folks who are already fearful and concerned,' said Dr. Rhonda Medows, the president of Population Health at Providence.
The Trump administration's new"public charge" rule affecting low-income immigrants could effectively make it more difficult for U.S. officials to control the spread of diseases like coronavirus, experts have warned.
With Providence having treated the first confirmed U.S. case of coronavirus back in January, Medows said she and other medical professionals feared that the chilling effect of the U.S.'s public charge rule could hamper efforts to raise awareness and control the spread of the disease, if it were to make its way across local communities.
However, she said, those who"may be fearful" of facing consequences for seeking help from medical professionals or support from local officials,"may not be willing to come forward and seek the information and help." A Honduran migrant wears a sanitary mask while waiting in line to plead for asylum at the El Caparral border crossing on March 2, 2020 in Tijuana, Mexico. Medical professionals have warned that the Trump administration's public charge rule could hamper efforts to control outbreaks of diseases like coronavirus.
Harnevo agreed with Medows that immigrants will likely avoid seeking out medical support if they have develop any concerns surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. If they do seek out help, he said, it would likely be as a last resort. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or bent elbow when coughing or sneezing. Discard the tissue immediately and clean your hands.If you feel unwell seek medical care early and call local health authorities in advance.Mask usageWear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.Do not touch the mask while wearing it. Clean hands if you touch the mask.Do not reuse single-use masks.
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