In Mexico, tens of thousands of children have been orphaned by Covid-19

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Children in the yard of the San Martin des Porres orphanage.

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By: Antonella Francini

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In Mexico, the Covid-19 pandemic has killed nearly 250,000 people according to the government - double according to scientists.

Estimates from the scientific journal

The Lancet

reveal that the country may have the highest number of orphans due to Covid-19 in the world.

Nearly 150,000 children have reportedly lost one or two parents to the pandemic. 

  • Mexico

  • Coronavirus

  • Youth