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Last updated 2020၊ 7 စက်တင်ဘာ
Created 2020၊ 7 စက်တင်ဘာ
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အမည် COVID-19 Guidance Note: Protecting residents of informal settlements (English)
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At least 1 billion people live in informal settlements/encampments, including one-quarter of the world’s urban population. Conditions in informal settlements are often grossly inadequate at the best of times. Many residents live without access to on-site water or sanitation, are over-crowded, and face the constant threat of forced eviction. Handwashing, disinfecting surfaces, physical distancing and quarantine for those infected – essential elements in COVID-19 prevention – are often impossible. Unless governments step-up with immediate measures to assist communities in addressing these conditions, COVID-19 could spread like wildfire, putting many lives at risk both within and outside of these settlements. It is imperative that States recognize that those living in informal settlements/encampments are particularly vulnerable to contracting the virus and this increases the risk of community transmission.

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