"My thoughts are with you, and I am incredibly grateful for your service," the Peace Corps director said in a statement.
The Peace Corps said it will temporarily suspend all operations and evacuate volunteers due to the coronavirus outbreak, which causes a disease called COVID-19.
In a statement published on Sunday, the volunteer service organization comprised of 235,000 people said it understood it was a"very stressful time" for host communities and its staff. The Peace Corps evacuated 139 volunteers from China in February, where the coronavirus outbreak originated from. "Evacuations are difficult, emotionally draining experiences for everyone involved," Olsen added."We are here for you, and we will do all that we can to keep you informed and up to date on the latest developments."
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