2 minutes agoUS donates more than 35 thousand vaccines to Kosovo, Costett pledges others
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)In Kosovo, the first container of 35 thousand and 100 vaccines against Avid-19, a donation of the United States of America, has arrived. US Ambassador Philip Costet said vaccines were sent through the Covax programme and are part of the United States' commitment to play a leading role in the fight to provide [...]
In Kosovo, the first container of 35 thousand and 100 vaccines against Avid-19, a donation of the United States of America, has arrived.
US Ambassador Philip Costet said vaccines were sent through the Covax programme and are part of the United States' commitment to play a leading role in the fight to end pandemic worldwide.
He has also pledged granting other vaccines to Kosovo.
The more vaccines are the form of salvation, anywhere in the world, and these vaccines are help to cope easily with this pandemic. The vaccine only works if people decide to vaccinate, other vaccines will come”, said Costet.
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani initially talked about the lack of vaccines in Kosovo, explaining she has applied for US President Joe Biden.
It has reiterated that the vaccine is the most patriotic act at this time, adding that this donation testifies to the friendship between the two states and refers to the folk proverbious word “
I knew that Biden would help him and we got answers for over 500 thousand vaccines, the container is accepting him today, and the rest will come soon. This proves friendship, good friend is seen on a difficult day, thanks to all those who contributed to the vaccines being here. It's not enough just to achieve vaccines, the vaccine is the most patriotic act of this time, everyone has to be vaccinated. This is the right thing”.
“Vaxing is the chance to prevail against the virus, save lives, save our economy, save our economy”
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti said these donated vaccines will be administered for a day and a half and that 60% of the population will be isolated within the year.
He has added that Kosovo is grateful for US assistance in combating Coddy-19, reports EO.
This year's March 28th we were at the airport, we've accepted the first contingent, now we're accepting the container of over 35 thousand vaccines from America. We are grateful for this help, thanking all that they are giving for the support given during a difficult time of”.
With the rate of vaccinating the accepted doses today will be administered within one and a half days, so far over 600 thousand vaccines have been given. Within the year 60% of the population will be recorded. Be careful respecting measures and vaccinating, that's the way out. Let's save each other's lives.
UN Development Co-ordinator Ulrike Richardson said that the Delta version is already spreading fast and that the best way is inoculation for protection from pandemic.
