Dr Tedros started his opening speech with a special tribute to health workers, who have been on the front-lines saving lives. He went on to talk about the COVID-19 pandemic and outlined a target to vaccinate at least 10 percent of the population of every country by September, and a “drive to December” to achieve our goal of vaccinating at least 30 percent by the end of the year. 

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