COVID-19 Rumours in the Camps (Rohingya Response)

Author(s)
BBC Media Action, TWB
Publication language
English
Pages
4
Date published
01 Jan 2020
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Accountability to affected populations (AAP), Complaints and feedback mechanisms, COVID-19, Engaging with affected populations, Two-way communication
Countries
Bangladesh
Use in Humanitarian Programme Cycle
Needs assessment & analysis, Strategic response planning
Organisations
BBC Media Action

This brief covers Covid-19 rumours circulating in the Rohingya camps of Cox’s Bazar. It explores some of the more common rumours, discusses sources and formats of information, presents community perspectives about rumours and communication, and suggests approaches to communicating with the Rohingya community about Covid-19.