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463 million schoolchildren who lacked computers and high-speed internet . Nearly half of the world ’ s population couldn ’ t access digital lifelines like virtual doctor appointments and other telehealth solutions . The unemployment rate in the United States rose from 3.5 % in February 2020 to 14.8 % in April 2020 , with millions unable to physically go to work or do their jobs
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