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Mar 22, 2020 14 tweets 13 min read Read on X
Today’s #Yiakl #SundaySpotlight goes out to all Eritreans who are actively working to educate and help their communities and families to cope with COVID-19 pandemic. #COVID19_Eritrea

#Eritrea2020 #SundaySpotlight
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As of now, there have been thousands of cases and deaths due to Corona virus worldwide. In response to COVID-19, Eritreans everywhere have been active working to inform and educate their communities inside and outside of #Eritrea. #COVID19_Eritrea #Yiakl ImageImage
Our gratitude goes out to Eritrean Healthcare Professionals who stayed in the front line by keeping us well informed on COVID-19 and answering our questions & concerns via social media, teleconferences, radio, and televised interviews. #COVID19_Eritrea #Yiakl #Eritrea
We also thank our Religious leaders for being the voice of hope and comfort during this challenging and frightening time. #COVID19_Eritrea #Yiakl #Eritrea
Thank you to ALL who are partnering with government agencies like FHI-Norway Institute of Public Health to educate Eritreans.
#COVID19_Eritrea #Yiakl #Eritrea
Our deepest gratitude also goes out to those Eritreans who use Satire & Comedy to keep us informed on COVID-19 while keeping smiles on our faces. #COVID19_Eritrea #Yiakl #Eritrea
Thank you to those with creative minds for using Art & music to inform us on COVID-19 pandemic.
#COVID19_Eritrea #Yiakl #Eritrea
Thank you to our hard working journalists at @AtvAsena and @ERISAT3 who are activity sharing information and conducting interviews with healthcare professionals in order to reach our fellow citizens inside #Eritrea.
#COVID19_Eritrea #Yiakl
Our heartfelt gratitude goes to all exemplary citizens who shared their diagnosis to inform their fellow Eritreans. @FeruzLondon #COVID19_Eritrea #Yiakl
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We need to do more so let’s do MORE! With the first case of Corona confirmed in #Eritrea, please call your love ones and inform them of all the cautionary steps to combat COVID-19! We need to unite, communicate, & share resources! Stay safe and healthy deki Eri!
#COVID19_Eritrea
Everyone: please add any events and information related to #COVID19_Eritrea to this thread and make sure to include the hashtag #COVID19_Eritrea so we can follow #COVID19 related information at one place.

#Eritrea #FlattenTheCurve
Let’s Sign this peition to urge Eritrean Government to prepare for COVID-19 in #Eritrea. This effort is being lead by our amazing Eritrean youth group in Phoenix, AZ. Let’s all sign and share everywhere. #COVID19_Eritrea #Yiakl
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