How COVID-19 Testing Has Caused a 'Humanitarian Crisis' at Africa's Busiest Border
How COVID-19 Testing Has Caused a 'Humanitarian Crisis' at Africa's Busiest Border Fifteen people died over the Christmas period while waiting to enter Zimbabwe. Why Global Citizens Should Care As citizens travel between South Africa and Zimbabwe, crossing the border has been met with delays caused by COVID-19 testing procedures. This has seen thousands of citizens wait for an average of four days to access both countries. A lack of water and sanitation facilities, along with little space to adhere to social distancing, have also made the border vulnerable to the spread of COVID-19. The Unite...
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