By Jonathan Whittall, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) head of humanitarian analysis
How are you supposed to wash your hands regularly if you have no running water or soap? How can you implement “social distancing” if you live in a slum or a refugee camp? How are you supposed to stop crossing borders if you are fleeing from war? How are those with pre-existing health conditions going to take extra precautions if they already can’t afford or access the treatment they need?
Everyone is affected by the coronavirus pandemic, but the impact may be felt by some more than others.