‘Eastern Mediterranean region lost 300,000 lives’ to COVID-19
Published 13 Oct,2021 via Muscat Daily - The Eastern Mediterranean region has mobilised more resources for the COVID-19 pandemic response than any other region but has also lost around 300,000 lives to the pandemic with over 16mn cases reported till October 12.
Dr Ahmed al Mandhari, WHO regional director for the Eastern Mediterranean, gave the statistics while releasing the 2020 Annual Report on WHO’s work in the region during the 68th session of the Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean being held in Egypt.
Dr Mandhari characterised actions taken over the past two years in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as an example of solidarity on a colossal scale.
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