Coronavirus mass graves in Iran allegedly shown in satellite images as experts question country's official virus figures
5 years ago

Coronavirus mass graves in Iran allegedly shown in satellite images as experts question country's official virus figures

ABC  

Satellite images appear to show evidence of mass burial pits in Iran to accommodate a growing number of deaths from the coronavirus outbreak, as experts question Iran's official death toll. Key points: The Iranian Government has reported 429 deaths and 10,075 confirmed cases Videos have been shared on social media showing body bags lined up in a morgue and locals have told the ABC they believe the death toll is much higher than the Government admits A deputy prosecutor says "false" or unauthorised social media footage of the outbreak inside the country is prohibited A series of images showing the excavation of a new section of graveyard in the city of Qom — the epicentre of Iran's COVID-19 outbreak — that began around February 21, just two days after Iran reported its first cases of coronavirus, were first published by the New York Times. The Iranian Government have reported 429 deaths and 10,075 confirmed cases, but health officials inside Iran previously told the BBC that the true numbers were much higher than were being reported. 'We do not trust the official statistics' A report published on health sciences website medRxiv — titled Estimation of COVID-2019 Burden and Potential for International Dissemination of Infection from Iran — estimated that by February 23, "18,300 COVID-19 cases would have had to occur in Iran, assuming an outbreak duration of 1.5 months in the country, in order to observe these three internationally exported cases reported at the time of writing".

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Iran returns donated vaccines because they were made in the U.S.
3 years, 1 month ago

Iran returns donated vaccines because they were made in the U.S.

LA Times  

Iran has returned 820,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines donated by Poland because they were manufactured in the United States, state TV reported Monday. TV quoted Mohammad Hashemi, an official in the country’s Health Ministry, as saying that Poland donated about a million doses of the British-Swedish AstraZeneca vaccine to Iran. Hashemi said “after coordination with the Polish ambassador to Iran, …

Virus-ravaged Iran finds brief respite with mass vaccination
3 years, 2 months ago

Virus-ravaged Iran finds brief respite with mass vaccination

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — As much of the world sees vaccination slowing and infections soaring with the spread of omicron, Iran has found a rare, if fleeting, respite from the anxiety and trauma of the pandemic. “A large number of people already have contracted the virus and huge vaccination has taken place in recent months,” health official Moayed Alavian said in …

COVID: Iran sees ‘red’ again as Omicron cases jump
3 years, 2 months ago

COVID: Iran sees ‘red’ again as Omicron cases jump

Al Jazeera  

Middle East’s worst affected country expands vaccination campaign with plans to include children aged nine to 12 in the nationwide drive. Iran, however, remains the country worst affected by the pandemic in the Middle East, having officially registered more than 132,000 deaths and 6.2 million cases – figures that health officials attest are likely much higher. “It’s our emphatic suggestion …

Iran announces first case of Omicron COVID variant
3 years, 3 months ago

Iran announces first case of Omicron COVID variant

Al Jazeera  

Health officials warn safety protocols must not be ignored following the detection of Omicron variant in a traveller who returned from UAE. Tehran, Iran – Iran’s health ministry has confirmed the first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the country. But with the detection of the Omicron variant in the country, health officials also warned of severe consequences …

Russia registers record for coronavirus-linked deaths in October
3 years, 3 months ago

Russia registers record for coronavirus-linked deaths in October

India TV News  

Highlights Out of nearly 75,000 deaths in October, 58,822 were directly caused by confirmed COVID, says report 9,912 other deaths were likely caused by coronavirus, but it wasn’t confirmed by a test Russia’s overall mortality grew by 20.3% in October 2021: Dy PM Tatyana Golikova Russia’s state statistics agency says that 74,893 people with COVID-19 died in October- the highest …

The Latest: Iran reports new record for daily COVID deaths
3 years, 7 months ago

The Latest: Iran reports new record for daily COVID deaths

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Jesse Jackson wife Jacqueline, hospitalized for COVID — Hurricane …

Iran announces 6-day lockdown amid surge in COVID cases
3 years, 7 months ago

Iran announces 6-day lockdown amid surge in COVID cases

Al Jazeera  

Anger continues to mount over how the pandemic has been handled in Iran as vaccination efforts progress slowly. This is while earlier this month, Health Minister Saeed Namaki called for an urgent two-week lockdown enforced by the military to prevent a full collapse of the country’s strained health system. More than one million doses of COVIran Barekat, the country’s first …

Iran records highest number of daily COVID cases in pandemic
3 years, 7 months ago

Iran records highest number of daily COVID cases in pandemic

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Monday reported more than 37,000 new coronavirus infections, the country’s single-day record so far in the pandemic, state media reported. State TV said health workers registered 37,189 new COVID-19 cases since Sunday — surpassing the previous daily record of 34,951 infections reported on Tuesday. Also on Monday, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered the government …

Iran hits new COVID infection record for 2nd straight day
3 years, 8 months ago

Iran hits new COVID infection record for 2nd straight day

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran recorded over 34,900 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, setting the nation’s single-day record for cases as vaccinations lag, public complacency deepens and the country’s outbreak spirals further out of control. The previous record of 31,814 infections had been set only a day earlier, providing a sense of how quickly Iran’s latest surge, fueled by the contagious …

Iran’s daily new coronavirus infections hit another high
3 years, 8 months ago

Iran’s daily new coronavirus infections hit another high

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Tuesday broke another record in the country’s daily new coronavirus cases, even as Tehran and its surroundings went into lockdown, a week-long measure imposed amid another surge in the pandemic. The country’s health ministry announced 27,444 new cases and 250 deaths over the past day, bringing the overall death toll to 87,624 from among more …

Iran imposes week-long lockdown of Tehran as virus surges
3 years, 8 months ago

Iran imposes week-long lockdown of Tehran as virus surges

India TV News  

Iran imposed a week-long lockdown in the country capital, Tehran, and the area surrounding the region as the country struggles with another surge in Covid cases, the state media reported. Iran reported 25,441 new cases on Monday and 213 deaths over the past day, bringing the overall death toll to 87,374 from among more than 3.5 million confirmed cases in …

Iran reimposes virus restrictions as delta variant spreads
3 years, 8 months ago

Iran reimposes virus restrictions as delta variant spreads

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran announced Sunday it was reimposing coronavirus restrictions on major cities, as the spread of the highly contagious delta variant spurs fears of another devastating surge in the nation. Iran’s new restrictions are designed to slow the spread of the highly transmissible delta variant first detected in India, which on Saturday President Hassan Rouhani warned was driving …

Iran president warns of possible new wave of Covid cases
3 years, 8 months ago

Iran president warns of possible new wave of Covid cases

India TV News  

President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday that Iran may face another wave of coronavirus infections, as health officials warned of the spread of the more infectious delta variant of the virus. Rouhani, speaking at a national coronavirus task force meeting, urged people to postpone their summer travels and gatherings to prevent the “spread of the virus, particularly its Indian variant. Iranian …

Iran president warns of possible new wave of COVID cases
3 years, 8 months ago

Iran president warns of possible new wave of COVID cases

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday that Iran may face another wave of coronavirus infections, as health officials warned of the spread of the more infectious delta variant of the virus. Rouhani, speaking at a national coronavirus task force meeting, urged people to postpone their summer travels and gatherings to prevent the “spread of the virus, particularly its …

Sanctions-battered Iran faces worst coronavirus wave
3 years, 11 months ago

Sanctions-battered Iran faces worst coronavirus wave

Al Jazeera  

As Iran faces what looks like its worst wave of the coronavirus pandemic yet, Tehran commuters still pour into its subway system and buses each working day, even as images of the gasping ill are repeatedly shown on state television each night. Worst-hit Iran is now reporting its highest-ever new coronavirus case numbers — more than 25,000 a day. During …

Sanctions-battered Iran, weary of pandemic, faces worst wave
3 years, 11 months ago

Sanctions-battered Iran, weary of pandemic, faces worst wave

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — As Iran faces what looks like its worst wave of the coronavirus pandemic yet, Tehran commuters still pour into its subway system and buses each working day, even as images of the gasping ill are repeatedly shown on state television every night. “If I do, I can’t bring home bread for my wife and two kids.” Iran …

COVID roundup: India’s record cases, no masks in Israel
3 years, 11 months ago

COVID roundup: India’s record cases, no masks in Israel

Al Jazeera  

Record cases being reported across the world but some good news from Australia and Israel. Brazil’s record daily deaths Brazil recorded 67,636 additional confirmed cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, along with 2,929 deaths. Turkey reports high number of cases again Turkey reported 62,606 new coronavirus cases in the space of 24 hours, close to its highest daily …

As global Covid-19 cases surge for seventh week, WHO calls for ‘reality check’
3 years, 11 months ago

As global Covid-19 cases surge for seventh week, WHO calls for ‘reality check’

CNN  

CNN — The World Health Organization has warned that the world needs a “reality check” on the state of the pandemic, as countries abandon restrictions despite four weeks of rising deaths and seven weeks of rising cases globally. Maria van Kerkhove, the WHO’s technical lead for coronavirus response, said 4.4 million Covid-19 infections had been recorded across the world last …

Iran imposes 10-day restrictions amid sharp rise in COVID cases
3 years, 11 months ago

Iran imposes 10-day restrictions amid sharp rise in COVID cases

Al Jazeera  

Authorities forced to impose partial shutdowns across the country as cases continue to rise after the Iranian new year holidays. Tehran, Iran – Authorities in Iran have been forced to impose fresh nationwide restrictions after lack of control over travels during the Persian new year holidays last month led to an explosive rise in COVID-19 cases. On Saturday, authorities reported …

Iran faces fourth COVID wave after Nowruz holidays
3 years, 11 months ago

Iran faces fourth COVID wave after Nowruz holidays

Al Jazeera  

Thousands travelled across the country despite testing positive as fines also fail to deter Iranians during the new year holidays. Tehran, Iran – Iran is facing a fourth major wave of COVID-19 infections shortly after millions travelled during the Persian new year holidays. Even as health officials said they opposed travels this year, people were officially allowed to visit hundreds …

US reports over 4,000 daily coronavirus deaths for first time
4 years, 2 months ago

US reports over 4,000 daily coronavirus deaths for first time

Al Jazeera  

The US has seen a total of 365,000 deaths linked to the coronavirus so far. The United States has reported more than 4,000 coronavirus deaths in one day for the first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in December 2019, as health systems struggle to cope with the number of sick and dying patients. The country has seen …

Iran reports first case of coronavirus variant
4 years, 2 months ago

Iran reports first case of coronavirus variant

Al Jazeera  

The case was an Iranian arriving back to the country from the United Kingdom, Health Minister Saeed Namaki said on Tuesday. The case was an Iranian arriving back to the country from the UK, Health Minister Saeed Namaki said on Tuesday. The announcement came the day Iran’s health ministry reported the country, the hardest hit by the coronavirus in the …

Iran set to begin human trials of its COVID vaccine
4 years, 2 months ago

Iran set to begin human trials of its COVID vaccine

Al Jazeera  

Health ministry official says seven other Iranian vaccines expected to clear animal trials by late February. Tehran, Iran – Iran is due to start testing a domestically produced coronavirus vaccine on human subjects as the country continues to face difficulties in importing sufficient quantities of vaccines due to US sanctions. On Monday, a health ministry official said seven other Iranian …

A pandemic atlas: No longer in viral denial, Iran struggles
4 years, 3 months ago

A pandemic atlas: No longer in viral denial, Iran struggles

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Now the virus has sickened and killed top officials, …

Coronavirus tracked: US sees more Covid deaths in a single day than 9/11
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus tracked: US sees more Covid deaths in a single day than 9/11

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. View more The latest figure takes the total …

Iran extends restrictions as COVID-19 death toll passes 50,000
4 years, 3 months ago

Iran extends restrictions as COVID-19 death toll passes 50,000

Al Jazeera  

Partial shutdowns, curfews and intra-city travel restrictions extended for regions across Iran. Tehran, Iran – The government has extended many coronavirus-related restrictions across Iran as its COVID-19 death toll went past 50,000 on Saturday. Officials regularly update a colour-coded list of cities and counties based on the number of confirmed COVID-19 hospitalisations, classifying them from white, denoting “no danger”, to …

Iran shuts gov't offices, tightening virus restrictions
4 years, 4 months ago

Iran shuts gov't offices, tightening virus restrictions

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Iran on Friday announced that …

Iran registers record daily rise in coronavirus cases, deaths
4 years, 4 months ago

Iran registers record daily rise in coronavirus cases, deaths

Live Mint  

Iran on Monday reported a record 13,053 new coronavirus infections and 486 deaths over the past 24 hours as the government planned tougher restrictions to curb the pandemic in the Middle East's worst-affected country. Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari told state TV that the total number of infected cases had reached 775,121, while total fatalities had increased to 41,979. …

Iran passes grim milestone of 40,000 deaths from COVID-19
4 years, 4 months ago

Iran passes grim milestone of 40,000 deaths from COVID-19

Al Jazeera  

Iran’s death toll has soared in recent weeks, shattering records in the nation with the worst outbreak in the Middle East. Iran has passed the grim milestone of 40,000 coronavirus deaths, with the latest 10,000 added in less than a month, as the country struggles to contain its most widespread wave of infection yet. The Iranian health ministry announced 457 …

Iran’s largest cemetery struggles to keep up with coronavirus deaths: ‘We are accepting 350 bodies on average every day’
4 years, 4 months ago

Iran’s largest cemetery struggles to keep up with coronavirus deaths: ‘We are accepting 350 bodies on average every day’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But Behesht-e-Zahra is now struggling to keep up with …

Coronavirus: US cases pass 10m with 239,000 deaths recorded
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus: US cases pass 10m with 239,000 deaths recorded

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The nation’s seven-day average exceeds 100,000, with at …

Wary of angering public, Iran has few ways to contain virus
4 years, 5 months ago

Wary of angering public, Iran has few ways to contain virus

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — As coronavirus infections reached new heights in Iran this month, overwhelming its hospitals and driving up its death toll, the country’s health minister gave a rare speech criticizing his own government’s refusal to enforce basic health measures. “We asked for fines to be collected from anyone who doesn’t wear a mask,” Saeed Namaki said last …

Iran’s supreme leader calls for ‘decisive action’ on COVID-19
4 years, 5 months ago

Iran’s supreme leader calls for ‘decisive action’ on COVID-19

Al Jazeera  

Khamenei set new tasks for the gov’t, calls for stricter penalties as Iran’s daily cases continue to rise again. Tehran, Iran – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called for “decisive governance action” and stricter penalties for those flouting public health rules one day after Iran registered a new record daily number of COVID-19 infections. In a rare face-to-face …

Iran imposes new restrictions as COVID-19 deaths surpass 30,000
4 years, 5 months ago

Iran imposes new restrictions as COVID-19 deaths surpass 30,000

Al Jazeera  

The Iranian authorities warn of falling adherence to health protocols as COVID-19 fatigue and economic worries set in. Tehran, Iran – “The second time I was dealing with the virus, one night I was in so much pain that I said my prayers before going to sleep because I felt like I might not see another morning,” says Tehran resident …

Iran tightens COVID-19 curbs as infections continue to rise
4 years, 5 months ago

Iran tightens COVID-19 curbs as infections continue to rise

Al Jazeera  

Iran has imposed additional restrictions for capital Tehran and set penalties for people flouting the rules as coronavirus cases continue to surge in the country. Health ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari on Saturday said 195 more people lost their lives to the novel coronavirus across Iran, bringing the total death toll to 28,293. Following a meeting of the national anti-coronavirus …

‘Catastrophic’: Iran reports record rise in COVID-19 cases
4 years, 5 months ago

‘Catastrophic’: Iran reports record rise in COVID-19 cases

Al Jazeera  

Highest single-day rise of 4,151 new COVID-19 infections is reported in the worst-hit country in the Middle East. The highest single-day rise of 4,151 infections in the previous 24 hours took the number of identified cases in the worst-hit country in the Middle East to 479,825, the Health Ministry reported on Tuesday. Al Jazeera’s Baig said there was a “coronavirus …

Concerns mount as Iran gripped by third major COVID-19 wave
4 years, 6 months ago

Concerns mount as Iran gripped by third major COVID-19 wave

Al Jazeera  

Authorities are slowly mobilising to implement restrictions as health workers and local officials across the country sound the alarm on rising coronavirus cases. “The solution for this is in our own hands,” he said, calling on people to follow public health guidelines, including social distancing, using masks and washing hands regularly. “We need to assume this will last throughout the …

Iran anticipates ‘third wave’ as COVID-19 deaths pass 25,000
4 years, 6 months ago

Iran anticipates ‘third wave’ as COVID-19 deaths pass 25,000

Al Jazeera  

The death toll from COVID-19 in Iran has surpassed 25,000, the highest total in the Middle East, as cases continue to surge. The healthy ministry reported 175 deaths on Thursday and 3,521 new cases in the last 24 hours, taking the country’s total confirmed cases to 436,319. In the past 30 days, 5,000 people infected with the coronavirus have died …

Coronavirus: Which countries have confirmed cases?
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus: Which countries have confirmed cases?

Al Jazeera  

More than 30 million infections confirmed in 188 countries and territories, with over 957,000 deaths. New cases of the novel coronavirus that emerged in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in late December are being reported daily around the world. More than 957,000 people have died from COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, while over 30.8 million infections …

Coronavirus: US death toll hits 200,000
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus: US death toll hits 200,000

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The total number of …

Middle East coronavirus death toll goes over 50,000: Live updates
4 years, 6 months ago

Middle East coronavirus death toll goes over 50,000: Live updates

Al Jazeera  

Hardest-hit nation remains Iran, which saw the region’s first major outbreak and has more than 380,000 confirmed cases. 19:05 GMT – Israel announces partial national lockdown after coronavirus surge Israel’s head of its pandemic task force, Ronni Gamzu, said Israel was facing a “pivotal moment” in trying to contain the spread of COVID-19, with some 3,000 new cases now reported …

‘Carelessness’ blamed for Turkey’s second coronavirus peak: Live
4 years, 6 months ago

‘Carelessness’ blamed for Turkey’s second coronavirus peak: Live

Al Jazeera  

The number of new cases rose by 1,596 to 273,301 in the last 24 hours, while the death toll rose by 45 to 6,462. 19:50 GMT – UN warns Libya at ‘turning point,’ COVID heading ‘out of control’ The top United Nations official for Libya warned that the conflict-torn North African country is at “a decisive turning point”, with foreign …

Global coronavirus death toll hits 800,000: Live news
4 years, 7 months ago

Global coronavirus death toll hits 800,000: Live news

Al Jazeera  

India, Iraq and Russia battle new surge in COVID-19 infections as global cases surpass 23 million. 14:05 GMT – Iraqi coronavirus cases top 200,000: health ministry Iraq registered nearly 4,000 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of cases recorded by the country to more than 200,000. 10:10 GMT – Qatar reports 284 infections Qatar confirmed 284 new coronavirus cases …

Coronavirus: Iran’s death toll goes past 20,000
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Iran’s death toll goes past 20,000

Al Jazeera  

Announcement comes as Iran goes ahead with university entrance exams for more than one million students. Iran’s death toll from the new coronavirus has surpassed 20,000 with 153 deaths in the past 24 hours, according to the country’s health ministry. “The death toll has reached 20,125 … with 2,444 new infections in the past 24 hours, the total number of …

US coronavirus death toll exceeds 170,000: Live updates
4 years, 7 months ago

US coronavirus death toll exceeds 170,000: Live updates

Al Jazeera  

Nigeria’s aviation minister said airports in the country will reopen for international flights on August 29, after more than five months of closure to all but essential travel. 10:00 GMT – Indonesia reports 1,821 new cases, 57 deaths Indonesia reported 1,821 new cases, bringing its total cases to 141,370, the government’s COVID-19 task force said. 04:41 GMT – India’s coronavirus …

Iran Government Spokesman Tests Positive for Coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Iran Government Spokesman Tests Positive for Coronavirus

News 18  

Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei has been hospitalized with COVID-19, the Mehr news agency reported on Monday, the latest among several officials to have been infected with the new coronavirus. Iran has the Middle East's highest number of recorded Covid-19 cases and infections and deaths have risen sharply since restrictions on movement began to be eased in mid-April. Iranian President …

Global coronavirus deaths pass 650,000: Live updates
4 years, 8 months ago

Global coronavirus deaths pass 650,000: Live updates

Al Jazeera  

Tedros Ghebreyesus says COVID-19 is ‘most severe’ health emergency the WHO has faced. 18:15 GMT – France reports 2,551 new COVID-19 cases in three days France has reported 2,551 new confirmed cases over the past three days, the country’s health department said, which means a daily average of 850 over that period. 11:50 GMT – Vietnam reports 11 new locally …

600,000 dead as coronavirus rebounds around the world: Live
4 years, 8 months ago

600,000 dead as coronavirus rebounds around the world: Live

Al Jazeera  

Confirmed global virus deaths surge to 603,000 with the United States the world’s worst-affected country. 11:10 GMT – Philippines records 58 coronavirus deaths, 2,241 new cases The Philippines’ health department reported 58 deaths related to COVID-19 and 2,241 additional infections of the new coronavirus. 04:37 GMT – Albania’s coronavirus cases at 4,008, total deaths 111 Albania has reported 4,008 confirmed …

Months into virus, biggest one-day case spike worries Iran
4 years, 9 months ago

Months into virus, biggest one-day case spike worries Iran

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Months into Iran’s fight against the coronavirus, doctors and nurses at Tehran’s Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital still don a mask, a disposable hazmat suit and a double layer of latex gloves every day to attempt to contain a pandemic that shows no signs of slowing. Iran reported its first coronavirus cases and deaths on the same day in …

Turkey lifts lockdown for seniors, minors: Live updates
4 years, 9 months ago

Turkey lifts lockdown for seniors, minors: Live updates

Al Jazeera  

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lifts stay-at-home orders for minors and for people aged over 65. In a letter and policy paper addressed to European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, the leaders said: “We hope that the paper can serve as an inspiration for fruitful, further discussions at European level on how to ensure the EU’s preparedness for future pandemics.” …

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