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March 18, 2021

U.N. Reports Pandemic Has Caused 239,000 Child and Maternal Deaths in South Asia
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The United Nations reports the pandemic may have caused an additional
239,000 indirect deaths of children and mothers across South Asia. The
U.N. cites rising poverty during the pandemic, as well as interruptions
to medical care, immunizations and treatments for malnutrition.


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