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April 1, 2020
The UnitedNations, UN has started preparation for emergency response to the mostvulnerable people in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states to mitigate the spread ofCoronavirus.
Theactions also address immediate humanitarian consequences of the pandemic, shouldit spread to north-east Nigeria.
The UnitedNations Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon said the agency hasalready suffered enough from the decade-long conflict, and its priority is toensure the continuous delivery of life-saving assistance, especially healthservices, to the most vulnerable women, children and the elderly who needspecial attention.
He added that it is crucial for vulnerablepeople to have access to not only water, soap, shelter, but also food,education and protection.
Kallonnoted that the UN in Nigeria was supporting the governments of Borno, Adamawaand Yobe states in developing emergency response plans that take the reality ofthe living conditions in many communities.