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25th June 2020
Most of the Rohingyas living in Cox's Bazar camps are not aware of Covid-19 and its intensity, according to a survey jointly conducted by KNH Germany and Samaj Kallyan O Unnayon Sangstha (SKUS).
The survey report released on Thursday, said Rohingyas have misconception about Covid-19. Particularly, women and children in the camps are most vulnerable to the disease, said the survey report.
Rohingyas have no clear information about the deadly disease, if said. KNH Germany and SKUS revealed the report on the survey, at a Meet the Press at Dhaka Reporters Unity, reports UNB.
The report recommended taking massive awareness programme in camps to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus pandemic among Rohingya population as soon as possible.On May 14, two Rohingyas tested positive for Covid-19 for first time in the world's largest camp for displaced population.