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Two ladies walk past a sign warning about social distancing and the Coronavirus pandemic

Two ladies walk past a sign warning about social distancing and the Coronavirus pandemic Source: AAP

Almost half of respondents to a new survey say language is a major barrier to receiving information on coronavirus, making them feel more vulnerable to the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis than other Australians.


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By Cassandra Bain

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Almost half of respondents to a new survey say language is a major barrier to receiving information on coronavirus, making them feel more vulnerable to the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis than other Australians.


You can stay up to date on coronavirus in your language at sbs.com.au/coronavirus


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