A Diplomatic Story for Children of All Ages
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hildren around the world often suffer most in difficult times. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted children in a big way. They are quite vulnerable and in their formative years and they are deprived of many things that are part of growing up. Children are at risk not only directly from the coronavirus but indirectly also when their parents become sick or lose income, not to mention the ill effects of isolation.
In years past, the holidays season Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year, for example was a period of joy and celebration. This year fear has upended the plans for celebration and gatherings, except of course the few well connected and in high places. Embassies in the Washington area, along with many organizations and families have to plan carefully and avoid spreading the virus, in compliance with the guidelines of the Center for Disease Control.