In the Middle East, social distancing due to coronavirus is the preserve of the privileged

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With the populations of Libya, Yemen and Syria unable to participate in even the most basic of preventative care, there are no safety nets, writes Bel Trew

Virus fight: Syrian children look on as the White Helmets disinfect a former school building in BinnishThat was the subject of a stark post written by an Indian doctor that has made the rounds of social media this week.

 

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