At least 5 million children have lost a parent or caregiver due to COVID-19 since March 2020, updated figures suggest.

News Release:  At least 5 million children have lost a parent or caregiver due to COVID-19 since March 2020, updated figures suggest – The Lancet

Original Study: Global, regional, and national minimum estimates of children affected by COVID-19-associated orphanhood and caregiver death, by age and family circumstance up to Oct 31, 2021: an updated modelling study – The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health

Commentaries:

Integrative approaches required to support children affected by COVID-19 – The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health

Millions of children worldwide have lost a parent or caregiver to COVID-19: “The hidden pandemic” – CBS News

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Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)

At least 5 million children have lost a parent or caregiver due to #COVID19 since March 2020, updated figures suggest.

Authors urge actions to prioritise affected children, incl. economic strengthening, enhanced community & family support, & education. https://t.co/1slpFhjDJd pic.twitter.com/AvEncg4Yx1

— The Lancet (@TheLancet) February 24, 2022