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The news that children could be faced with in the current COVID-19 pandemic may seem almost unspeakable. But, together, we must find words, and ways, to give voice to their experience and prevent millions of children struggling with their fears and uncertainty alone, say authors of a new Comment published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health.

Video shows shadow of person stroking another person with the caption "You're not alone" and "We will work through this together as a family, whatever happens".