CLEAN : S.Africa NGO fears increase in abandoned babies under coronavirus lockdown

The video discusses the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on babies, highlighting the increase in abandoned children and the challenges faced in caring for them. It emphasizes the importance of providing love and care to orphaned babies, despite difficulties such as mask-wearing, which hinders facial expression communication. The video underscores the need to protect and nurture these vulnerable children during the pandemic.

What is one of the emotional impacts of the lockdown mentioned in the video?

• Less concern about friends

• More social gatherings

• General atmosphere of worry

• Increased happiness

During the lockdown, what is a significant reason for the increase in abandoned babies?

• Poverty and hunger

• Lack of education

• Increased birth rates

• Better adoption facilities

What age group of children is unexpectedly being abandoned during the lockdown?

• Newborns only

• Children up to 3 months

• Children as old as nine months

• Teenagers

What is a challenge faced by caregivers when wearing masks while caring for orphaned babies?

• Masks are uncomfortable for babies

• Masks are not available

• Masks make it hard to show facial expressions

• Masks are too expensive

Why is it important to provide care for orphaned babies during the pandemic?

• To ensure they receive love and care

• To increase adoption rates

• To promote mask-wearing

• To reduce the number of caregivers