WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United Nations and World Bank pleaded in a new report on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) for schools to remain open despite Covid-19 risks, highlighting the damage the pandemic has inflicted on children’s education, especially in poor nations.

GOING VIRTUAL JM Gaerlan, a sixth grade pupil of the Alejandro Albert Elementary School in Manila listens to his teacher at the start of classes on Oct. 5, 2020. PHOTO BY ENRIQUE AGCAOILI

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