Syrian refugees are being contacted every two days by East Ayrshire Council to make sure they are safe during the Covid-19 crisis.
East Ayrshire Council has released an update on support it is providing to minority communities during the pandemic.There is growing evidence that the deadly virus is disproportionately impacting black, Asian and minority ethnic communities in the UK.
An East Ayrshire bi-lingual official is available over the phone to support Syrian refugees when needed. The council has found homes for 56 people from the war-torn country including 26 adults and 30 children.
More were due to arrive this year. There are fears the isolation of lockdown could impact families who have already faced severe trauma in their lives.