At least 5.2 million children worldwide have lost a parent or caregiver due to COVID-19 - THE LANCET CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH (IMAGE)

The Lancet

At least 5.2 million children worldwide have lost a parent or caregiver due to COVID-19 - THE LANCET CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH

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At least 5.2 million children worldwide have lost a parent or caregiver due to COVID-19, with adolescents worst affected. This infographic illustrates updates to global estimates of COVID-19 related orphanhood.

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