UNICEF
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| Web site | www.unicef.org |
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| Headquarters | New York |
| New York | |
| United States | |
| Head | Catherine M. Russell |
| Founded | New York |
| New York | |
| United States | |
| Executive director | Henrietta H. Fore |
| Formation | 11 December 1946 |
| Founders | United Nations General Assembly |
| Ludwik Rajchman | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 406094 |
About UNICEF
UNICEF, originally called the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund in full, now officially United Nations Children's Fund, is an agency of the United Nations responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.
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Covid: Global school closures affecting millions and satisfaction with NHS drops
Here are five things you need to know About the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning.
1. School closures still affecting millionsSchools across The World closed at the start of the pandemic and two years on, some still remain fully or partially shut. According to the United Nations Children's Fund - Unicef , Nine-year-old Elin from Trinidad and Tobago is one of them. She says she's missing subjects like music which aren't the same online.
2. New Low for public satisfaction with NHSLong waits for GP appointments or hospital care and a lack of staff were key concerns raised by people in A Survey About the NHS. The British Social Attitudes Poll - Seen as the gold standard measure of Public Opinion - Found public satisfaction with the health service dropped to its lowest level for 25 years after a sharp fall during the pandemic. The government says more money is being directed to the NHS.
3. Free Covid tests for someNHS staff who care for patients directly, and care home residents are among those who The government's made The Announcement ahead of plans to end free testing in England from Friday. Scotland and Northern Ireland say some free testing will remain during April while Wales has an end date of July.
4. Free parking for NHS staff endsFree parking for NHS staff in England will end on Friday after charges were waived at the start of the pandemic. Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the pandemic had moved to a new stage hence The Change in policy. This has been criticised by unions.
5. Silly billies?During lockdown wild goats made The Most of The Quiet streets in Llandudno, Wales. Now that most restrictions have been lifted, The Roads are busier but No Kidding but they have even been Seen forming an orderly queue at traffic lights.
And don't Forget . .About The End of free Covid testing.
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