Corona pandemic and migration
The Corona pandemic is having a massive impact on migration movements. Lots of countries have initiated far-reaching restrictions on entry. At the same time, COVID-19 poses a particular threat in shared accommodation for refugees. This is because many people live together in a confined space.
Some current realities:
- There are many travel restrictions to try to contain the virus.
- Most countries are prohibiting entry of residents from other countries or being very strict about who can enter and why.
- Borders have been closed.
- Labor migration has not been possible due to closed borders.
- The asylum seeking process has been slower, because all government offices are overwhelmed and people are out sick.
More updated information here:
WHO_COVID19_INFO
Covid Cases worldwide 10.12.2021
measures: