Police in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu has punished a 24-year-old man for leaking personal information of a confirmed Covid-19 patient. The patient, a 20-year-old woman, is believed to have suffered from cyber bullying after her information was leaked online. She has been targeted and labelled as the person to blame for the new Covid-19 outbreak in the city because of her frequent visits to local bars and clubs. Is it possible to strike a balance between personal privacy and public safety amid fight with the pandemic?
