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A brief review of the effects of recent pandemics on children, April 2020 As in many parts of the world, governments in West Africa have closed schools, prohibited large gatherings, introduced curfews and restricted movement to and from large cities to protect their populations from the threat of COVID-19 virus.* While important from a public health perspective, such measures will have multiple consequences. As in many countries, the poorest households are likely to be affected disproportionately. Where governments have limited means to provide economic support and social safety nets, the