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U.N. Report Says Pandemic Could Push Up To 132 Million People Into Hunger

The U.N. says it's too early to determine the full impact of coronavirus lockdowns and other measures. But it says the virus could cause between 83 million and 132 million people to go hungry.

The coronavirus pandemic could push up to 132 million people into hunger by the end of 2020, according to a new report from the United.

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