EU announces 15 bn euros to fight virus worldwide
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- Published Date: 04:58 | 07 April 2020
- Modified Date: 04:58 | 07 April 2020
The EU is to put up 15 billion euros ($16.4 billion) to help poor countries around the world fight the coronavirus epidemic, the bloc's chief announced Tuesday.
European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said the money would help countries with weak healthcare systems tackle the impact of COVID-19 and also aid with long-term economic recovery.
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