MANILA, Philippines — Among the evacuees who were living in the danger zone around Taal Volcano were an estimated 21,000 children, a humanitarian group said. In a press statement, Save the Children Philippines called for urgent support focusing on the children. Related Stories LIST: Where you can donate for Taal Volcano relief effortsThe UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in a report said that there were around 459,300 living in the danger zone. Due to sudden evacuation, people were not able to bring blankets, hygiene essentials, mosquito net, and supplies for babies such as diapers," Jerome Balinton, humanitarian manager for Save the Children Philippines, said. "Small children are suffering from respiratory diseases such as coughs and colds due to close proximity to so many other people.

Source: Philippine Star January 14, 2020 10:07 UTC