A united front to beat COVID-19

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Series Details COM (2021) 35
Publication Date 19/01/2021
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Communication published by the European Commission on 19 January 2021, setting out a number of actions needed to step up the fight against the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

Further information:

This Communication builds on experience acquired over preceding weeks and on the latest scientific advice, and it sets out decisions and the approach required to deliver on a set of priorities to address the pandemic:

  • Speed up vaccination and vaccine supplies;
  • Ramp up testing and sequencing to control infections and new variants;
  • Ensure the functioning of the Single Market;
  • Show international leadership and solidarity with partners.

It aimed to provide an input to a discussion held by the European Council on 21 January 2021. It also follows up on a previously published Communication addressing the pandemic during winter

Source Link Link to Main Source https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=COM:2021:35:FIN
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  • https://ec.europa.eu/info/files/communication-united-front-beat-covid-19_en
Related Links
Official
European Commission: Press Release, 19/01/2021: Commission sets out key actions for a united front to beat COVID-19 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_21_143
European Commission: Remarks by Vice-President Margaritis Schinas at the press conference on key actions for a united front to beat COVID-19 (19 January 2021) https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_21_164
European Commission: Remarks by Commissioner Stella Kyriakides at the press conference on key actions for a united front to beat COVID-19 (19 January 2021) https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_21_165

News
Politico, 19/01/2021: Commission to EU countries: Get with the vaccine program https://www.politico.eu/article/european-commission-coronavirus-vaccines-rollout-health-stella-kyriakides-eu/

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