U.S. Deports Haitians Despite Coronavirus Risks
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►https://theintercept.com/2020/04/12/haiti-coronavirus-united-states-deportation
The United States, the new epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic, deported 61 Haitians on April 7 despite warnings that such deportations could contribute to the spread of the virus in Haiti. Public health experts fear that an outbreak could have particularly deadly consequences for the impoverished island nation, where many people lack access to basic necessities like health care and food.