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In India, COVID-19 infection rates are rising exponentially and the health system is collapsing under the burden. Hospitals in urban centers are overcrowded and often turn people away. Supplies, including oxygen, are running low, and various strains of the virus more frequently require that patients be treated with oxygen. Families that already struggled to meet basic needs have become even more vulnerable to hunger and other challenges. Grief, anxiety, and depression are common across the population. With partial lockdown in place in many states and full lockdown in others, migrant guest workers are returning to their native villages. In addition to the economic impact of the loss of work, the influx into the villages may contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in rural areas. Week of Compassion is responding, supporting our partners as they work to meet the urgent needs of this new wave and prevent the further spread of disease; while also looking ahead to long-term needs and planning for the future. Empowering Families in Rural Cambodia4/15/2021 As the COVID-19 vaccine offers great hope, the economic impact of the pandemic continues to have devastating effects worldwide. Week of Compassion is committed to supporting global partners as they provide relief and create opportunities that will help communities recover. Since early 2020, COVID-19 has caused economic hardship for many families, particularly across Southeast Asia. In Cambodia, our partners work with families to improve their lives and livelihoods. |
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