First COVID-19 Case Confirmed In Rohingya Refugee Camp

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — The first coronavirus case has been confirmed in the crowded camps for Rohingya refugees in southern Bangladesh, where more than 1 million are taking shelter.


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that is REALLY bad news but it was only a matter of time.

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Sadly, just the beginning…I’ve been surprised that an outbreak hadn’t occurred already.

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yeah, me too. guess the Bangladesh refugee camps aren’t a big tourist destination. i’m also worried about some of the mass slums in several Indian cities.

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