Coronavirus has worsened global hunger crisis: UN
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 06:00 | 13 July 2020
- Modified Date: 06:00 | 13 July 2020
Nearly one in nine people in the world are going hungry, with the coronavirus pandemic exacerbating already worsening trends this year, according to a United Nations report published Monday.
Economic slowdowns and climate-related shocks are pushing more people into hunger, while nutritious foods remain too expensive for many, the report found.
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