The pandemic with no or slow internet

The World

For many of us going through this pandemic, every day can feel like information overload. But imagine not being able to get updates about COVID-19. That’s the case for many people in Kashmir, a disputed territory between India and Pakistan. The World’s Lydia Emmanouilidou reports internet restrictions imposed by the Indian government are hindering people’s ability to get crucial information. 

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