Here’s the latest on our coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic response:

Doctors Without Borders has already started operations and offered support in Italy, Hong Kong, and Greece. This week, in consultation with France’s health authorities, our teams are setting up activities to help detect and manage COVID-19 cases among the most vulnerable populations in Paris and the surrounding region, such as migrants, the homeless and unaccompanied minors.

People in vulnerable communities are particularly at risk during this pandemic. Whether they live in makeshift housing or in overcrowded, makeshift encampments, unsanitary environments like these foster the spread of the virus among people excluded from health care systems, and often in poor health brought on by their living conditions. This pandemic will undoubtedly hit hardest for people already facing precarious circumstances, like fragile health systems and limited access to care.

We are preparing for when the outbreak reaches our other emergency projects around the world. Tens of thousands of the world’s most vulnerable already turn to Doctors Without Borders for medical care, and each day, their risk grows. Our medical teams are monitoring the spread of COVID-19 and continue to assess how we can best contribute to the global humanitarian response—and they are relying on support from people like you.

We know that times are uncertain, but if you are able: Will you make your first monthly gift right now, to help Doctors Without Borders respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and other emergencies?

All of us at Doctors Without Borders are thinking of you and your loved ones at this time. We hope you are healthy and safe.