Countermeasures for spreading new corona infections to indigenous peoples in South America United Nations May 7, 6:41
The United Nations announced that the infection of the new coronavirus among the indigenous peoples of South America is spreading, and that it is working to strengthen measures in cooperation with the local government.
This was revealed by UN spokesman Dujarik, who held a press conference on the 6th.
Of these, in Brazil, the infection has spread to indigenous peoples living in the Amazon basin, and it has been officially confirmed that 139 people have been infected and 8 people have died.
For this reason, the United Nations has been working with local governments and medical institutions to strengthen the system for observing indigenous peoples for symptoms such as fever and coughing, and to train medical staff on infection countermeasures. It means that
In addition, as in Brazil, where many indigenous people live, in Ecuador, they thoroughly disinfect drinking water with chlorine and disinfect medical facilities, as well as support radio broadcasts using the language of indigenous peoples to prevent infection. Is that.
The United Nations has listed refugees, persons with disabilities, elderly people, and indigenous peoples as the most vulnerable people to the infection with the new coronavirus. Have embarked on.