Newly arrived refugees and migrants feel more vulnerable to virus concerns

Two ladies walk past a sign warning the public about social distancing amid Coronavirus pandemic.

Two ladies walk past a sign warning the public about social distancing amid Coronavirus pandemic Source: Sipa USA Florent Rols / SOPA Images/Sipa

Newly arrived refugees and migrants feel more vulnerable to the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis than ordinary Australians, according to a new survey. Almost half of respondents said language was a major barrier to receiving information on the virus.



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