In the Middle East, social distancing due to coronavirus is the preserve of the privileged

With the populations of Libya, Yemen and Syria unable to participate in even the most basic of preventative care, there are no safety nets, writes Bel Trew

Virus fight: Syrian children look on as the White Helmets disinfect a former school building in BinnishThat was the subject of a stark post written by an Indian doctor that has made the rounds of social media this week.

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