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Children May Be the Silent Victims of Coronavirus — Adam Minter

Many parents felt a profound sense of relief when analyses of the coronavirus found that kids rarely show symptoms and usually aren't at much risk. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean they're safe from the global pandemic.

Every parent is familiar with the day-to-day perils of the Covid-19 outbreak, with playgrounds closed, social interaction limited and screen time all too tempting. But the most consequential effects of this crisis are likely to come from two areas: health and education.

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