Researchers concerned how coronavirus will impact refugees

Concern for the well-being of refugees is growing. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) sounded the alarm over conditions in crowded reception centres on five Greek islands. Is the EU doing enough to protect refugees during this corona crisis? researchers who conduct research into migration are expressing their concern and offer their time and expertise to help preparing new guidelines. The world is in crisis and every EU member state is working diligently to find solutions aimed at combating the novel coronavirus and flattening the curve. Restrictions on travel and border shut-downs are drastically impacting the mobility of people. The measures being instituted, which urge the public to maintain social distance, stay home and wash their hands frequently, will be very difficult if not impossible for many refugees to implement. Covid-19 measures on top of previous measures .