The press conference was broadcast on the EC's Twitter page.
“The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control today announced an increase in the level of risk from medium to high for the population of the European Union. In other words, the virus continues to spread, ”she said.
Von der Leyen emphasized that the situation with the spread of a new type of coronavirus requires a quick response and close coordination within the EU.
The head of the EC also announced the creation of a special working group to coordinate the fight against coronavirus, which includes the European Commissioners for Crisis Management, Health, Internal Affairs and Border Affairs, Transport and Economics.
Earlier in 18 countries of the European Union, 2.1 thousand infections with COVID-19 were confirmed, 38 patients died.
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