Bhubaneswar, June 3 -- Even as scientists have warned of the possible impact of COVID-19 third wave on children, the dreaded virus has already taken away smile from the faces of these innocent twins in Gadiabandha village under Padmapur block of Rayagada district in the second wave of the pandemic itself.

After their parents recently fell victim to Coronavirus, the orphaned children have become burdens for the villagers.

"Our parents passed away in COVID. We request the government to provide us with assistance so that we can complete our studies," said the helpless twins.

Similarly, another report of Coronavirus stealing the playfulness away from children has been received from Brajarajnagar under Jharsuguda district, where two sibling...