9 minutes agoKFOR backs reaction to COVID19 with a second donation of personal protection equipment
Periskopi(6 years ago)
(6 years ago)A second distribution of personal protection equipment at medical facilities and other institutions in Kosovo was conducted by KFOR in the last two weeks in support of local response to the COVID-19 pandemic. After the first donation to be made in April, NATO soldiers/ KFOR again handed over thousands of masks to the face and shield, [...]
A second distribution of personal protection equipment at medical facilities and other institutions in Kosovo was conducted by KFOR in the last two weeks in support of local response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
After the first donation to be made in April, NATO soldiers/ KFOR again handed over thousands of masks to the face and shield, gloves, infrared thermometers, insultive and antiseptic clothing for cleaning hands.
According to a KFOR communique, this second initiative was also financed by NATO and is part of the Alliance's overall commitment to supporting its operations and member states and partners.
KFOR's Interconnective and Monitoring Teams of Civil-military Co-operation were donated personal protection equipment to the institutions and communities of Pec, Decani, Malisheva, Gjakova, Prizren, Vushtrri, Zvecani, Kamenica/Dadeana, Sviluyet, Podujevo, Kosovo, Lipjan, Novoberda/Antana, Gjilan, Vitina and Ferizaj. The surrenders were co-ordinated by KFOR's central headquarters in close co-ordination with its Regional Commands East and West, respectively, led by the US. and Italy, which co-ordinated with local medical centres and Kosovo Police in their respective areas of operations, to assess priorities and needs. Hospitals, Family Health Centres, Clinics, Kosovo Police Units and minorities throughout Kosovo can benefit from KFOR's impartial contribution to their daily efforts towards COVID-19”, the communiqué reported.
Major General Michele Riesi, KFOR commander, stressed the ongoing support given to institutions in Kosovo.
Since the start of the COVID-19 emergency, co-operation with the Health and Home Affairs ministries has been very effective. KFOR is committed to helping medical and police staff working daily on the front line against COVID-19 in behalf of all Kosovo citizens”, he said.
KFOR stresses that their ability to contribute to a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement has not been reduced by COVID-19, and that some 3,500 soldiers from 27 nations are regularly conducting their operations, while implementing careful and harsh measures to limit the spread of the virus and minimise the risks to its members and the communities they serve, in line with World Health Organization guidelines.
