School closures because of coronavirus affect 290 million students around the world UNESCO says

UNESCO: Nearly 300 Million Students Out of Class Due to Coronavirus

The United Nations said Wednesday that nationwide school closures in 13 countries intended to help contain the spread of the coronavirus have resulted in nearly 300 million young people being out of school. "We are working with countries to assure the continuity of learning for all, especially disadvantaged children and youth who tend to be the hardest hit by school closures," Audrey Azoulay, head of the U.N.'s Education and Scientific Organization (UNESCO), said in a statement. FILE - University Chemistry professor Luca De Gioia records his lesson in an empty classroom to stream it online for

Coronavirus deprives nearly 300 million students of their schooling: UNESCO

Coronavirus deprives nearly 300 million students of their schooling: UNESCO