Harris to tell UN members to prepare for next pandemic
By John Bowden - 04/26/21 08:46 AM EDT
Vice President Harris on Monday will address the members of the United Nations (UN) as she warns that it is time to begin preparations for the next global pandemic.
The Associated Press reported that Harris will deliver remarks virtually to members of the organization and stress how countries should focus their efforts to prepare for another major pandemic.
“At the same time that the world works to get through this pandemic, we also know that we must prepare for the next,” Harris will say, according to excerpts of her speech obtained by the AP.
“We have been reminded that the status quo is not nearly good enough, and that innovation is indeed the path forward.”
The Hill has reached out to the White House for more information about the speech, which will be Harris's second address to U.N. officials since taking office in January.
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