workers, it might not be possible to provide adequate services to the refugees without increasing the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection; health-care workers are at the most risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2. 8 Limited financial aids and overcrowded and unhealthy living conditions can make their situation worse. 9 A study from May 2020, showed that COVID-19 symptoms are highly prevalent in Cox's Bazar, especially in refugee camps. 4 Another study from June, 2020, showed that a largescale outbreak is likely to happen after the introduction of the virus to the camps. 10 Bangladesh declared the Cox's Bazar areas near the Rohingya refugee camps as the first red zone (an area considered to be at very high risk for an outbreak) for COVID-19 on June 6, 2020. Thus, to reduce further spread of SAR-CoV-2, more attention is urgently needed on adequate and effective interventions, including increasing awareness about COVID-19 among Rohingya refugees. Otherwise, the Rohingya refugees and the host community are likely to be heavily affected by COVID-19.We declare no competing interests.

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