We Must Work To Ensure Everyone Gets The COVID-19 Vaccine – UN

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Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, on Thursday, said that conscious efforts have to be made to ensure that COVID-19 vaccines get to everyone. 

Shortly after receiving his first dose of the vaccine in New York City, Guterres said the world must come together if progress is to be made.

“I was fortunate and grateful to get the first dose of my COVID-19 vaccine today.

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“We must get to work to make sure the vaccine is available to everyone, everywhere. Our world can only get ahead of this virus one way — in solidarity. None of us are safe until all of us are safe.

“Solidarity is crucial in our global fight against the pandemic.”

Guterres thanked all the essential and frontline workers who have risked their own health to protect and support their communities.