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October 15, 2020 "We look with great concern at the growth in the rate of infections and hospitalizations" and "we sadly witness the growing number of citizens losing their lives" due to Covid-19.
This was stated by the European Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides, during the presentation of the new vaccination strategy.
"Our skills are few", adds the EU commissioner with reference to the new confinement measures.
"Everyone must do what is necessary to avoid a second lockdown," hopes Kyriakides.
For the EU, the "safety" of any vaccine against Covid-19 is "the number one priority".
This was ensured by the European Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides, in a
press videoconference in Brussels.
"If and when a vaccine is found - says Kyriakides - we need to be ready to deploy it as quickly as possible. What we are asking member states is the ability to carry out vaccinations as soon as possible. Scientists work tirelessly to ensure the safety of the vaccine. vaccine: safety is our number one priority. It is non-negotiable and we will do everything to ensure it. "
But "it's not the vaccine that saves lives, it's vaccinations", concludes the commissioner.
Von der Leyen, find vaccine and distribute it immediately
"A safe and effective vaccine is our best way to defeat the coronavirus and return to our normal lives."
This was stated by the president of the European commission Ursula von der Leyen presenting the Brussels guidelines on anti covid-19 vaccines and vaccination strategies.
"We have worked hard to make deals with pharmaceutical companies and secure future doses. Now, we need to make sure that once we find a vaccine, we will be fully ready to distribute it," he added.
According to von der Leyen "with our vaccination strategy, we are helping EU countries to prepare their vaccination campaigns" by indicating "who should be vaccinated first, how to have equitable distribution and how to protect the most vulnerable" .