Australia's coronavirus school closures are hurting children in poverty, UNICEF warns

Children living in poverty are the worst hit by school closures during the coronavirus crisis, UNICEF has warned.

Children living in poverty are the worst hit by school closures during the coronavirus crisis, UNICEF has warned. Source: AAP

Delaying a return to classrooms will further entrench disadvantage, UNICEF boss Tony Stuart says, as he urges governments to heed medical professionals' advice.


Australian schools should reopen as soon as possible to avoid further entrenching disadvantaged children in poverty, UNICEF Australia boss Tony Stuart says.

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