COVID-19: 15,000 Rohingya refugees under quarantine as cases hit 29

Published on May 26, 2020

Charity worker active inthe camps states "Social distancing is almost impossible in the camps. There is very little awareness about COVID-19 disease among the refugees, despite efforts by aid agencies." Channel News Asia (CNA)

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