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How can we have social distance when we don't have space? Asylum seekers plead for help

 Asylum seekers at the Kangaroo Point Hotel

Asylum seekers at the Kangaroo Point Hotel Source: Supplied

Two asylum seekers tell SBS News they - and others in immigration detention - are fearful COVID-19 may break out among them.


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By Jarni Blakkarly

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Two asylum seekers tell SBS News they - and others in immigration detention - are fearful COVID-19 may break out among them.


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