Migrants and the COVID-19 pandemic: An initial analysis

Author(s)
Guadagno, L.
Pages
28pp
Date published
22 Apr 2020
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Epidemics & pandemics, Forced displacement and migration, Response and recovery, COVID-19

Authored by Lorenzo Guadagno, this Migration Research Series paper offers an initial analysis of the specific ways migrants have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It also presents the diverse measures which have been adopted in receiving and origin countries to prevent, mitigate and address the negative impacts of the pandemic. Its objective is to provide insights for more inclusive and effective COVID-19 responses as the pandemic unfolds to ensure that migrants are duly included.