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Porous Borders Threaten COVID-19 Containment

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Nyakundi Report

Newsroom 1 min read

This archive report was first published on 14 May 2020.

As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, porous borders have emerged as the biggest headache for containment efforts.

Published on May 14, 2020, a video highlights the challenges posed by open borders in the fight against the virus.

With the virus spreading rapidly across the globe, the need to control its spread has never been more pressing.

However, the ease with which people and goods can cross borders has made it difficult to contain the virus, putting public health at risk.

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