We must now combat corona social stigma

Stigma is a Greek word that originally referred to a type of marking or tattoo that was cut or burned into the skin of criminals, slaves or traitors in order to visibly identify them as blemished or morally polluted persons.

These individuals were to be avoided, particularly in public places. The purpose of stigmatisation then was to make the victim stand out physically in such a way as to be seen from a distance.