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COVID-19 causing untold fear and suffering: Guterres
The United Nations Secretary-General says the COVID-19 pandemic is causing “untold fear and suffering” to older people around the world who are dying at a higher rate, and especially to people over the age of 80 whose mortality rate is five times higher. global average.
Antonio Guterres said on Friday that beyond health risks, “the pandemic is putting older people at greater risk of poverty,” with an especially devastating impact on the elderly in developing countries.
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The UN chief launched a 16-page policy briefing on the impact of COVID-19 on older people with several key messages, most importantly that “no person, young or old, is expendable” and “people older people have the same rights to life and life. ” health like everyone else. “
Guterres also called for improved social support and “smarter efforts” to use digital technology to reach older people who may face great suffering due to isolation and restrictions on their movements.
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