We must think about rapidly scaling up support to these vulnerable groups and providing the social protection that they urgently need. While current trends indicate that children are not among the most vulnerable group, more data is urgently needed to understand the nature of transmission and vulnerability of children to Covid-19. There is evidence that the virus will have serious effects on already vulnerable children — including those battling pneumonia, malaria or malnutrition. Those outside of family care — including among street families, in institutions or detention and refugee camps — are particularly vulnerable, including to discrimination within the community. We must also adapt to responding to the new needs this creates and be prepared to respond in vulnerable communities that will be hardest hit in the coming period to efficiently and effectively safeguard the most vulnerable, including children.

Source: Daily Nation April 13, 2020 20:48 UTC