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COVID19 - A message for Rohingya in Myanmar, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
19 March 2020
Rohingya activist Nay San Lwin talks about the coronavirus pandemic (in Rohingya language). He sends a message to his fellow Rohingya in Myanmar, and to the refugees in Bangladesh and Malaysia. He highlights the complete absence of information around Covid-19 in Myanmar, and requests Rohingya to carefully heed the advice given by humanitarian organisations and also by Rohingya doctors based in Europe.
Salam, I am Nay San Lwin. I am speaking to you from Germany. There is a new disease in this world. It is called coronavirus or covid19. Many thousands of people have died. To all my Rohingya brothers and sisters, you need to be very alert about this disease. It causes a very high fever, coughing and difficulty in breathing.
Many people will not suffer much. Their symptoms will be mild. But older people are very vulnerable. You all need to be careful. This disease can be passed from one person to another very quickly. It doesn’t matter if you are young or old. This disease is very easy to transmit from one person to another.
If you are in Burma or Bangladesh Or Malaysia, please listen carefully.
Firstly, To all my brothers and sisters in Myanmar, i need to tell you that the Myanmar government is not giving you any information. Aung San Suu Kyi and her ministers have not been open. No one knows what is happening in Myanmar. We do not know if the virus is present or not. It is important for you to listen to the advice in Rohingya language which Rohingya doctors and others have made available on the internet. Be very alert about the symptoms and please follow the advice that has been given.
If you are in Bangladesh, then please listen to the Rohingya organisations and NGOs who are informing people about this disease. Please follow the instructions given to you about how to keep yourself safe. Please inform the clinic nearest to you if you think you are suffering coronavirus. The Bangladesh authorities have taken some steps to help you.
Finally, I want to speak to those of you who are in Malaysia. Please seek medical help if you are suffering any of the symptoms. It is very important for your family, for the Rohingya community and for Malaysians too. Do not keep quiet. That would be dangerous for you and those around you.
This is a difficult time for all Rohingya and for all the world. I pray for your good health.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rohingya.substack.com
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By Shafiur Rahman19 March 2020
Rohingya activist Nay San Lwin talks about the coronavirus pandemic (in Rohingya language). He sends a message to his fellow Rohingya in Myanmar, and to the refugees in Bangladesh and Malaysia. He highlights the complete absence of information around Covid-19 in Myanmar, and requests Rohingya to carefully heed the advice given by humanitarian organisations and also by Rohingya doctors based in Europe.
Salam, I am Nay San Lwin. I am speaking to you from Germany. There is a new disease in this world. It is called coronavirus or covid19. Many thousands of people have died. To all my Rohingya brothers and sisters, you need to be very alert about this disease. It causes a very high fever, coughing and difficulty in breathing.
Many people will not suffer much. Their symptoms will be mild. But older people are very vulnerable. You all need to be careful. This disease can be passed from one person to another very quickly. It doesn’t matter if you are young or old. This disease is very easy to transmit from one person to another.
If you are in Burma or Bangladesh Or Malaysia, please listen carefully.
Firstly, To all my brothers and sisters in Myanmar, i need to tell you that the Myanmar government is not giving you any information. Aung San Suu Kyi and her ministers have not been open. No one knows what is happening in Myanmar. We do not know if the virus is present or not. It is important for you to listen to the advice in Rohingya language which Rohingya doctors and others have made available on the internet. Be very alert about the symptoms and please follow the advice that has been given.
If you are in Bangladesh, then please listen to the Rohingya organisations and NGOs who are informing people about this disease. Please follow the instructions given to you about how to keep yourself safe. Please inform the clinic nearest to you if you think you are suffering coronavirus. The Bangladesh authorities have taken some steps to help you.
Finally, I want to speak to those of you who are in Malaysia. Please seek medical help if you are suffering any of the symptoms. It is very important for your family, for the Rohingya community and for Malaysians too. Do not keep quiet. That would be dangerous for you and those around you.
This is a difficult time for all Rohingya and for all the world. I pray for your good health.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rohingya.substack.com