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Thousands homeless in Timor-Leste as the country tries to contain COVID-19

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Flood evacuation centres, Dili
Thousands homeless in Timor-Leste as the country tries to contain COVID-19(News Video)

Amid the pressures of a growing COVID-19 outbreak, East Timor now faces a huge recovery effort after Tropical Cyclone Seroja ravaged the country over the Easter weekend.

Australia has donated $7 million dollars to help with the recovery effort, but thousands have become homeless due to the destruction from the cyclone, which is putting further pressure on the health system.


Guest: Joshua Francis, Menzies School of Health Research

Producer:

Adelle Mills

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COVID-19, Cyclones
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