Relief organisations said the outbreak was likely to pose an increasing challenge to their work as nations close borders and impose lockdowns. Rosa Sala, international program operations director, Oxfam"We've had some delay and cost increases of essential life-saving equipment as exports tighten from Asia especially. Erica Van Deren, senior program manager, World Vision"Some of the places where we work have some form of government restrictions on movement. Jane Howard, spokeswoman, World Food Programme"So far, WFP hasn't experienced any direct impact on its supply chain. "If there were a major natural disaster in the coming months, it is possible that travel restrictions may impede any international effort."

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 17, 2020 06:11 UTC