Virus could have a devastating impact on vulnerable languages

Peter Salmon

Peter Salmon is the last fluent speaker of Warriyangga and Thiinma. Source: Supplied

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While the impact of COVID-19 is still measured in lives lost, linguists say the pandemic could have a disastrous impact on vulnerable languages.

You can stay up to date on coronavirus in your language at sbs.com.au/coronavirus

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