Gaza prepares for the coronavirus

The world is preparing for the corona virus pandemic, and "open air prison" Gaza is no exception.

Teams of medical students have visited a local grocery store in the strip, distributing information and answering questions.

Photos from Gaza Meat City Facebook page

Widespread disinfecting is taking place

A mini field hospital has been set up close to the Rafah crossing where people entering Gaza from Egypt are checked. Anyone with a fever is tested.  So far, the tests have been negative.

Additionally, Israel has sent 200 kits to identify the Coronavirus to Gaza.  Kamil Abu Rokon, the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) declared  "Viruses and diseases have no borders.  COGAT and the Health Ministry will continue their efforts to assist the Palestinian Authority to stop the spread of the coronavirus out of an Israeli interest and humanitarianism"

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