Number of people facing hunger likely to double due to coronavirus

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic could double the number of people facing hunger, with children being the worst victims, warned a report released by an alliance of United Nations, governmental and non-governmental agencies.

More than 265 million people would face food insecurities as a result of the economic crisis triggered by COVID-19, a massive increase from 135 million in 2019. Malnutrition caused by the lack of food led to stunting 75 million children in 55 countries, hampering their physical and mental growth last year.

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