The coronavirus has caused difficulties around the world, and in Lebanon, it is no different. Undocumented immigrants are struggling to get access to coronavirus tests. Many migrant workers do not have identification because they have had to escape abusive employers. It is common for these employers to confiscate passports and IDs. Due to this problem, undocumented immigrants are sent away from hospitals or forced to pay extremely high amounts to get tested. It is also difficult for these immigrants because they are often living in poverty, often in close quarters with many people. Lebanon has 417 cases of the coronavirus and eight deaths. While these numbers are significantly lower than many parts of the world, the cases cannot be accurate especially if undocumented immigrants are not able to get tests. The spread will also increase if these immigrants continue to be turned away. Although this sounds appalling, undocumented immigrants in the United States might face some of the same fears as the immigrants in Lebanon. They might face retributions if they attempt to get tested, and this could continue the spread in the United States.
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