The President of National Assembly, Central Africa Republic (CAR), Simplice Sarandji, on Monday commended Russia, China and the EU for supporting the country in countering COVID-19.
“You know that Russia has significantly supported us as has China. Even the EU has greatly helped in raising awareness on COVID-19,’’ he said.
Sarandji stressed that in his communication with Russian authorities, they expressed readiness to support CAR in curbing the spread of the new COVID-19 strain, Omicron.
“We will count on the support of our Russian friends,’’ CAR national assembly president added.
Since 2020, Russia has been providing ventilators and personal protective equipment to the country.
In July, China donated a batch of COVID-19 vaccines to the Central African country.
The EU’s ongoing support of CAR is more focused on mitigating the COVID-19 socio-economic risks and ensuring recovery.
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According to health authorities’ data, CAR’s COVID-19 incidence rate has remained moderate in the five million strong landlocked nation, with 11,912 cumulative cases and 101 deaths.
The country’s COVID-19 statistics is among the lowest in the Central African region.
