Study, 1 billion people could get sick

(ANSA) - ROME, APRIL 28 - A billion people around the world could get coronavirus. It is the alarm contained in a study by the NGO International Rescue Committee based on WHO models and data and the Imperial College of London, first reported by the BBC on its website. According to the report, there is also a risk of about 3 million indecent victims of countries crossed by conflict or unstable. "These numbers should be a wake-up call," said IRC President David Miliband. "The devastating effect of the pandemic has yet to come to the most fragile areas and lands destroyed by wars. Governments must work to remove any obstacles to humanitarian aid," he added. According to research, humanitarian and financial aid will be needed to slow down the spread of the virus. Especially in countries like Afghanistan and Syria that need "urgent funds" to deal with a possible epidemic.