State of the Pandemic, Equity and Protection, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, International Organization for Migration, World Food Programme, Humanitarian Response Locations
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Organisations. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs UN OCHA, International Organization for Migration IOM, World Food Programme WFP
Period. 30 March – 5 April 2020

Over 2,304 cases and 99 deaths have been reported across 19 humanitarian sites, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA). There are major concerns of excessive restrictions on points of entry, according to the (IOM), limiting mobility and the delivery of essential goods. Humanitarian agencies, including the International Committee Red Cross (ICRC) and (MSF) have urged countries to ensure the protection of vulnerable groups, including internally displaced persons as well as asylum seekers, and to ensure access to essential goods such as medical equipment and food supplies, as the World Food Programme (WFP) is warning of anticipated food shortages.

Over 3,015 cases and 126 deaths have been reported across 21 humanitarian sites, according to UNOCHA.

 

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