The global pandemic has been especially complicated in Nicaragua. Hospitals have been completely full for the past month and we know of several people who were turned away when seeking medical care because the hospital did not have capacity.
Over 30 members of the NCAI community reported symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, dry cough and difficulty breathing), and 5 of them died, but only 1 of them was officially recognized in the national statistics. The impact at our two sister schools was similar.
Despite lack of regulation, most people we know are taking precautions to keep themselves safe. Grocery stores and banks check the temperature of clients before entry, and some stores require hand washing and masks. Many other businesses and restaurants have closed, either for safety or due to financial hardship. About 90% of people we see walking around are wearing masks.
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