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Aid workers say the situation in the world's most fragile state is the worst it has been for the whole of the war.

After five years of civil war millions of families are already struggling to survive. Covid-19 could cause a catastrophe.

The DEC launched an appeal to help vulnerable communities in eight countries survive the Covid-19 pandemic. This appeal is now closed and all funds have been spent.

As the war in Yemen continues into its fourth year, DEC member charities are working in extremely difficult conditions to provide relief to civilians caught up in the conflict.