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UK urges UN members to protect vital immunisation programmes amid coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Published on: 23 July 2020

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LNB News 23/07/2020

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Issue Date: 23 July 2020

Published Date: 23 July 2020

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon during a virtual coronavirus (COVID-19) event hosted by the UK and the UN Foundation, and attended by 200 UN Member State representatives, scientists and global leaders, stated that 'We must continue to drive immunisation programmes for established vaccines while ensuring we unite to find and fund a global solution to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.' The UK also urged UN members to 'protect vital immunisation programmes across the world, while remaining focused on supporting the search for a coronavirus vaccine.' Both the UK and the UN Foundation are working with partners around the world to find an effective coronavirus vaccine.

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