WHO Chief Says Discussed Collaboration On Covid Origins With Chinese Premier
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The WHO chief has previously pressed China to be more forthcoming with data and information related to the origin of the coronavirus.
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday he had discussed with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang the need for stronger collaboration on the origins of COVID-19, a subject of controversy that has strained Beijing's relations with the West. Pleased to meet with 🇨🇳 Premier Li Keqiang. We discussed #COVID19 and the need for an aggressive effort on #VaccinEquity this year to vaccinate 70% of all populations. Solidarity is key to ensuring access and affordability of vaccines. pic.twitter.com/9aMgWR2j7R
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has previously pressed China to be more forthcoming with data and information related to the origin of the virus.
"Pleased to meet with Premier Li Keqiang," Tedros tweeted. "We discussed COVID-19 and the need for an aggressive effort on VaccinEquity this year to vaccinate 70% of all populations," he said, referring to the WHO campaign for fair access to vaccines around the world.
