The COVID-19 Risk for Refugees

Explainer Video by Anna Gratzer, Producer

July 27, 2020 3:08 pm (EST)

The COVID-19 Risk for Refugees
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COVID-19 has spread across nearly every country, disproportionately infecting and killing the world’s most vulnerable. Densely populated refugee camps with limited access to medical care are among the highest-risk areas. This video explores how international aid groups have stepped in amid increased hardship in these camps.

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