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COVID-19 battle echoes smallpox; concerns rise over domestic violence in lockdown

By iopac on May 8, 2020

Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP NewsMay 08, 2020The WHO voices concern over increased domestic violence in nations under stay-at-home orders.

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