Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Policy responses

Require PPE (mostly face masks) for agricultural workers and street food vendors. NGO/Volunteer groups make and deliver masks to these workers.

Links and references

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/covid-19-effort-to-get-masks-to-latino-farm-workers-in-half-moon-bay

https://www.yakimaherald.com/special_projects/coronavirus/groups-distribute-masks-to-farmworkers-as-workplace-concerns-continue/article_c2ee7e06-8716-55a4-b7c7-8571be85ab4b.html

https://www.businessinsider.com/washington-issues-emergency-rule-to-protect-farm-workers-from-coronavirus-2020-5?IR=T

https://vietnamnews.vn/society/716636/street-food-vendors-required-to-wear-face-masks.html

Cons Workers may not be able to afford PPEs.
Other Elements Many governments have been failing to provide these "essential" workers PPEs. YES nutrition sensitive

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