Gaza enters Covid lockdown as first community cases emerge
by Rosie Scammell in Jerusalem and Hazem Balousha in from on (#57A1C)
Palestinians fear catastrophe' amid weak healthcare, economic toll and increased tensions with Israel
As coronavirus spread globally, Gaza was shut off from the world amid fears its fragile healthcare system could not cope with the pandemic. Now the first cases have been detected within the enclave and Palestinians there say they are facing a catastrophic" situation.
Gaza has already collapsed," said Mahmoud Miqdad, a supermarket owner. No work, no money, no travel, wars, killings, suicides, and now coronavirus. What else can we expect?" asked the 41-year-old.
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