HIV Patients' Privacy Compromised Over COVID-19

Sunday, May 10, 2020

While government does not share the coronavirus (COVID-19) patients’ status citing medical confidentiality and right to discretion, HIV/ AIDS patients have come to lose their privacy due to invasive regulations.

HIV patients find themselves having to give up their statuses to law enforcement officers and members of the public during commute, as those without travel permits are forced to produce evidence of medical appointments.

The difficulty in accessing permits sparked a debate on social media with commentators blaming government for failing to put people’s health at the forefront when addressing COVID-19 regulations.

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