Protect the health of non-citizens too, groups urge the gov't

CORONAVIRUS | A group of NGOs have urged the government to do more to protect the health of non-citizens in the country, arguing that looking after such vulnerable communities will also benefit the health of citizens.

“It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that the health of non-citizens is appropriately looked after,” the group said in a statement last night, noting that many non-citizens are vulnerable to various illnesses, including Covid-19, due to their cramped living and working conditions.

“Covid-19 affects everyone, no matter their place of birth or citizenship. For the disease to fully be eradicated in the country, we must care for everyone’s health,” the NGOs said...