Refugees, stateless people in camps face great risk as they are confined to restricted spaces. FMTNews
Tents cover a hillock at a refugee camp for Rohingya Muslims who crossed over from Myanmar into Bangladesh.
Refugees and stateless people in camps are among the hardest hit as they are confined to restricted spaces with few amenities and limited access to healthcare, said Themba Lewis, secretary-general of the charity Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network . To date, there are no confirmed cases of infection among refugees and asylum seekers in South Asia and Southeast Asia, according to UNHCR, the main United Nations refugee agency.
The mass returns are sparking fears of increased transmission rates in Afghanistan, where inadequate housing adds to their vulnerability. “The Thai government’s response to this outbreak has been quick, very thorough and risk-appropriate,” he said.
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