How Does Water Infrastructure Affect Coronavirus Risk?

With more than 2.3 million diagnosed cases and over 160,000 deaths to date, coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on global populations. But while scientists research ways of tackling the spread of the disease, experts predict there could be even graver times ahead. That’s because access to clean water is essential in allowing people to wash their hands, which represents the first line of defence against the pandemic. However, more than half of the world’s population do not enjoy such hygienic sanitation in their country, with those in the developing world particularly at risk.-- More...