A Year with COVID-19: wins, loses and challenges ahead, with Commissioner Kyriakides

05/05/21 • -1 min

Over a year ago, Europe implemented lockdown measures to control the spread of COVID-19. After a year of uncertainty and abrupt changes in all aspects of our lives, the situation now looks much brighter. The vaccination rollout is promising, while a new therapeutics strategy presented today foresees measures for speedier emergency EU-wide responses. However, the battle with COVID-19 is still not over. How can Europe improve its responses to health crises and what will it take to create a new normal with the virus still among us? Tune in to the first episode of the Europe Calling and listen to Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides addressing the most debated questions of today.

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