The death of four Muslim immigrant doctors in the U.K. has debunked myths harbored by anti-immigrant groups and highlighted their contributions to British society.
Some right-wing groups -- not only in the U.K. but across Europe and the U.S. -- have painted immigrants as a burden on their societies. These groups even launched campaigns to send them back to their countries of origin (even ones from second-generation immigrant families). These calls often grow louder before elections, where these groups try to win votes through stoking fear.
The sacrifices of these doctors should silence Islamophobic voices who had been sparing no effort to target Muslim communities, say observers. Like others, Muslim communities in the U.K. are also working to help people affected by the virus.