Katherine Cheung said this was her first week of living in downtown Toronto, after she moved from Markham where she was living with a family member with a compromised immune system.
“She told me to go back to wherever I came from and called me racial slurs. Then she came very close to my face and purposely spit on me.” The doctor who assessed Cheung advised her to take a couple days off work as a result of the incident, advice Cheung says her employer fully supports.In the meantime, Cheung says the incident has left her feeling “disrespected and disregarded” but also concerned for her overall safety.
The news conference followed a number of reports of discrimination against the community, including offensive posts to social media and online petitions containing what city officials labeled as misinformation. Among those reports include an Asian man in a Brooklyn, NY subway car who was yelled at and sprayed with Febreze air freshener. In Los Angeles, a 16-year-old boy of Asian descent said other students had bullied him and accused him of carrying the virus.
its amazing how many people are disgusting human beings that listen to other disgusting human beings. why can't we have a virus that kills only mean, nasty, disgusting human beings then we can all live in peace
Not good
this is awful - sincerely sorry this happened to you - thanks for letting us know youmatter inthistogether
Oh myyy whoever did that shame on you
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So sorry that this happened to you. No one should experience this and sorry that it happened at all.
That is just horrible.
jolie_oiseau77 Wtfff!
So sorry to hear that. Just Awful! Not everyone is an ass! Lol god bless you and everything you do!
What a cowardly disloyal thing to do to a helper. Apologies for the unprovoked attack on you and our nation. 🇨🇦
What? Insane
MaryFernando_ Disgusting act.
When the media spreads fear and panic what the hell do they expect to happen?!? Idiots!!
Ill walk you to work
This is ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE!! I am white and, DO NOT TOLERATE ANY FORM of RACISM. RACISM is a CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY and, MUST become PUNISHABLE by LAW. To the ER NURSE, a HERO💥 From the bottom of my HEART & SOUL, I am TRULY SORRY this has happened ♥️🇨🇦
Ask the old lady where she came then go back to where she came from. Either she is not a Canadian or she doesn’t deserve to be one.
I'll walk you to work...
From visiting local hospitals I realized that a high percentage of the workforce is Asian. I personally want to thank you for putting yourself at risk as well as your family. Perhaps one day this person will need your help and you can teach him / her about compassion and empathy.
BULSHIT !!! Another hoax and lies by the liberal propaganda machine !!
I hope it didn’t happen, but the CTV and CBC both love race baiting
Dude threatened to knock me out when I asked him to back up a little whilst I was waiting in line. It happened because I'm white. Print story. Go!
Well does anyone think that we don’t need the bad people like that in this world.
StupidityClicksInForMorons
This is truly sad 😢 my heart goes out to you and others being discriminated against. We’re all in this together no matter what race or colour .... we’re all “human” and we all share the same planet. This “IS” where we come from.
Well well well, so many calling BS on this. I’m sure it quite possibly happened. We unfortunately have many simple minded, hateful Canadians that just love to bash and hate on anyone different than how they are.
Be thankful your in Canada because in China you may get pushed off a roof in the name of suicide if your lying CTV reporter. Stop sensationalizing CTV
Because your Asian? CTV don’t air this shit, I highly doubt it happened but let’s say it is true that is one idiot that doesn’t speak for the rest of us just like the headlines about an individual who identifies as a toaster! WE don’t care. Appease the masses not the few
Hey I have ur back I'll drive to Toronto to help ya, no respectable Canadian spits on people...
So one person is rascist towards her, now we're accusing Trump. Sounds like Trumpophobia to me.
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If it did happen, and was attacked solely due to her being asain, it's unacceptable. Problem is we don't know what truly happened. We have an alleged victim playing the race card and the woke media jumping on it, as they do... Remember Jussie Smollett?
Do they have proof? I don’t want to read this if there is no proof. Everyone has cell phones and you can’t tell me no one recorded it.
I would say Oriental, Asian could mean middle eastern, stick to Oriental
❤️ please try to find a silver lining 😢 I think you're great ❤️ igrewupwithasians
Of course. Just like all the cops were spit and coughed on. Because there asian. Victim complexes are awesome
It happened because someone was a douche...your 'Asian-ness' has nothing to do with it.
Fake News.
Thankfully these incidents are rare
Single moms are being refused into stores with their child. How are we supposed to get food!?!?!?
Asian ppl are the victims too in this crisis! They are used by the liberal, Dr Tam, WHO and Communist govt to deflect attention. They understand can’t trust anyone but take the step to protect themselves. Yet some locals believed in govt lies and start attacking the Asian ppl.
Is this another hijab hoax? Where is the story of this happening to grocery clerks? Or were the clerks too white?
Calling BS. Cameras everywhere. No chance this didnt have witnesses or video. Only when its fake is there nothing....proven time and time again
I don't believe her for one reason it seems the Asian Community is starting to go overboard on saying they're having a lot of people being racist towards them there's nothing to do with racism I guarantee it maybe their attitudes towards people
This is downright rude. 😢
This is disgusting, Canadian's are better then that. This is not or should no be how a real Canadian should behave.
Sorry it happened, I pray he/she is a tiny tiny minority, thank you for all you do.
We as Canadians sure be smarter then this . This kinda of action is terrible.
Did it happen, or was it reported by CTV?
There are alot of ignorant people in this world.
_eleanorina What a joke. I really hope nobody is falling for this textbook strategy to divide and conquer the people.
No..it happened because the other person is a POS!
I don't think people realize how often ER nurses are abused verbally and physically. & they legally cant press charges because the individual is 'under the influence' or 'not in their right mind' So they take the abuse & move on. We need to start to protect those who help us!
The asshole who did that to you was lucky I wasn't around.
if no video or witnesses i would say it’s one way story or made up 🤷🏻♀️
Get a grip. WE ARE CANADIANS not from the US.
Disgusting 😠
Toronto police confirmed they are investigating but said they are not treating this as a hate crime. Nuff said.
I doubt this happened at all
Racist is so disgusting!
well now they know what it feels like when they treat others poorly cause of their race. very few pple are gonna care. got fam members dying and too worried about dying themselves
That’s disgusting!!!
WTF why are people looking for a scapegoat, this could have started anywhere it just flourished in China. Does that make all or any Asians responsible. Let's remember a Canadian flight attendant was AIDS patient zero. Does the world shit on every Canadian male?
Shouldn’t happen to anyone, regardless of race or profession! It’s just not OK!
People fear Asians spreading viruses, yet it might be the opposite.
nedajolie Oh my goodness!! Canada we are better than that. Thank you to her & I am sorry you had to endure that.
There are more people who Love you, than hate you! Thank you for what you do for us. You are appreciated
This is absolutely disgusting
People getting more stupid as the days go by. Smh.
Shit happens, you’re an adult don’t cry about it. Straighten up and move on!
Ohhh. That is so lame. Asian is nothing wrong I don’t understand some people’s prejudices
Very sad and cruel The people who do that kind of thing are surely the most stupid, low-IQ people around.. racist fools
Why
NEXT
Happens in Canada all the time, just does not get reported enough. Guess who is missing out on real journalism here 🙄
Bull
Stupid people😡
Unreal. I hope they find the mofo that spat on her.
As an Anglo Canadian from Saskatchewan please accept an apology from a Canadian that finds this unacceptable. It was an assault on your person and I hope the find the culprit and make an example of him.
People are facked
Pics or it didn't happen.
Now you are probably infected from the A hole. So sorry to hear. ❤👍
No description? 🤔
More than half of Torontonians were born outside Canada. I don’t believe those go back to where you were thing
I sm sorry you had to endure this, we are not all the same, I hope you are well!
I'll take Chinese propoganda hoax for $500 Alex.
So not acceptable,, we’re Canadians start acting like one ,
FFS there call for that.
Doubt it happened.
Guys..She didn't start the covid19 . Please don't turn into racist COVIDIOTS ! The person that did this to this NurseTorontoCanada was probably mentally ill and obviously not taking their meds. I hope they find the woman who did it & get her under control.
She. Got a test right away Know someone with serious symptoms and they didn't test him...poor wife and kids are living he'll...
Last I remember we let all flight from China so that we show we are not rasist!! Just sayng
😢so sad to see people behaving that way
I hope that mother ........ catches covid 19 and depends on the help of Asian Canadian medical staff to save their life !
Must be a Liberal too then
this is not acceptable.
White people feel good when they put down Asian people. It makes them feel superior. Asians look the same to them so they rail the same towards them. When have whites accepted Asians with open arms?
Breaking news CTV IT WASN'T WHITE PEOPLE ...
Spit back at the asses ..
China caused this pandemic by hiding and lying about the outbreak. But individual Chinese people are not at fault. This type of thing is sad to hear.
If Canada government have been clearly pointed the finger on the China government, differentiating it from common Chinese, it will prevent racism on Chinese Canadian much better than kowtowing to China government.
There’s white trash everywhere. Toronto isn’t immune.
Covidiots need to leave Asian people alone.
Certain religion in India reading this.....
Instead of wasting time on this story, why don't you do a story on how, in December 2019, China hid this virus from the rest of the world?
Cute doggy
Thats bs and assaut for a pig to do that to anyone
Time for solidarity to fight the common threat to humanity. It's shameful to disrespect anybody due to their race, especially a health care worker.
That’s not fair to her and I think the low life that did that should be charged and face jail time when this is over
So disgusting. These racist people need to be charged with hate crimes. 💔
No excuse for such inexcusable behaviour but please let’s not turn this into an obsession with hate crimes.
I’m sorry that you went through that but know this, that’s not what Canada is all about. Most Canadians are warm and inviting, take care and stay safe. God bless
This is disgusting! Let’s see if TorontoPolice actually does do something proper and productive to serve & protect! JohnTory you should know that the rest of CanadaTogether is behind you💪
Aww boo hoo. All the deaths going on in the world, and this is a priority to CTV? Well that’s pathetic
Stay Strong we thank you for the job you do and to the person who did this Screw You!!
Unacceptable.
Plenty of stupid ppl everywhere. I hope she will be arrested and charged with assault.
Seriously?! Hope that person doesn’t wind up as one of your patients..then what?
There is hidden racism in every ethnic community toward others ... And every where there will be mentally stable and u stable patients especially at the ER ... Some people seek social media attention especially in such circumstances...
Another hoax.
I don't believe her. We have seen to make of these fake stories to take anyone's word for it anymore
Welcome of stupidity of it . Calling it the China virus. Government of China does get effective. But innocent people of Asia decent get the blow back 👿
Ctv always does these types of stories ,just because somebody says it happened
The restaurant has CCTV cameras to help identify the lady
I sense either the attacker is a deranged individual that likely has a long history of mental illness and lashing out at anyone and everyone or another Jussi Smollett incident.
unacceptably
Better get John Tory on this he can call us racist again.
Absolutely disgusting and not acceptable. We need to praise all health care workers. Very upset this is happening in thesix.
Just blatant hatred and stupidity!!! I hope this is an isolated incident and does NOT escalate.
Sad. 😢
Fake News
Looks like the racist folks are back in action once again!
Racists are everywhere in every country even in Canada. Racism is ugly.
Fake news
Deep state fakenews
I work in retail I’m not Asian but I get a lot of people being nasty to me.
Sad if true but no evidence.
More fake News DefundCTV
Wouldn't surprise me. Lots of ignorant people in the world. Thanks for being a nurse on the front line of this crisis.
I call fakenews. How would she know the lady was in her 60's? And hit her with an umbrella? Come on
No one arrested...no video....no confirmation... Please tell me more.
Too bad you can’t just shoot people like the good ol’ Western frontier days.
So many racist idiots in this world.
Shame, shame....this is NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR CANADIANS.....we are all in this together and we all deserve respect......MEDICAL PERSONNEL ARE ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL THERE TO SAVE YOUR LIVES......🙏🇨🇦❤️
SORRY, but I am calling BS.
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More fake news.
A nurse out eating at a restaurant on Wednesday? I thought everyone was self isolating. Just saying.
Fake news...
very normal. anyone defending this behaviour is a racist loon.
Oh dear lord this is wrong. So sorry this is happening.
Well what you expect...2 viruses came from your people...and another one is on the way H5N1(can't transfer human to human....yet)...no excuse for that shit but some losers are gonna react like that..just fucking slap them or spit back...I would! Not gonna get abused sorry!
Trump allows it, it’s spreading to the knuckle draggers up here too
Oh stop it ..making it more inflammatory than it is. Perhaps the person attacking was mentally ill. Story sounds thin on credibility.
It happened because there are too many videos of your people eating live bats,birds,rodents and bugs (among other things) .. Not that any of this is a valid excuse to assault Chinese or Asians all together but you know how it goes; takes one to ruin it for the dozen.
Hey 🇨🇦 - we're better than this.
I hate that trumpism is moving north
The all Canadians are racists narrative pushed by the MSM again.. shocker
Trailer park at it again
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