THE MEDICAL CONDITION OF UNACCOMPANIED AND SEPARATED CHILDREN IN MORIA REFUGEE CAMP, LESVOS ISLAND IN THE CONTEXT OF COVID-19 PANDEMICS

Pandemics of fast-spreading COVID-19 infection caused by coronavirus SARS-CoV-was reportedly worsening the situation of refugees and migrants worldwide Border closures resulted in overcrowded accepting facilities and movement restrictions and limited access to the services for asylum seekers Children and unaccompanied minors were facing violence, psychological, and social affliction Transfers of newly arriving refugees and migrants to Europe were suspended to further notice Field clinic for unaccompanied and separated children in Moria refugee camp treated 2558 patients during the COVID-19 pandemics in the time frame from April 1st to July 31st 2020 The most common diagnoses were Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Muscle and Joint Pain, and Gastrointestinal issues The most common reason for the clinic visit overall was wound care, including wounds caused by self-harm and infected wounds as a result of the high incidence of skin parasitic infections, such as scabies There were no confirmed cases COVID-19 infection caused by new coronavirus SARS CoV-2 © 2020 All Rights Reserved