Should low-income countries impose the same social distancing guidelines as rich countries? It's a complex question. We are doing research on it - both empirical and modeling. Our thoughts: https://bit.ly/2wuPT0x .
If you want the full study, visit http://yrise.yale.edu/covid-19/ 
Vivid illustration of our concerns in a nationwide survey in Bangladesh conducted by BRAC, reported only today. 75% drop in income, and 11 percentage point (60%) increase in ultra-poor status this month. 14% without food in their house. (sorry, in Bangla) https://www.thedailystar.net/bangla/ 
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