PAHO steps up COVID-19 surveillance and vaccine procurement to fight surging infections

Washington, DC, March 31, 2021 (PAHO) – Pan American Health Organization Director Carissa F. Etienne said PAHO has increased virus surveillance, vaccine procurement, and supply of equipment to help countries in the Americas combat the COVID-19 pandemic. But the virus continues to take a heavy toll, with 19.7 million cases and 475,000 deaths reported in the first three months of 2021, she said.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.