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New U.N. 'day' to aid efforts against epidemics

After holding its first high-level session on the pandemic, the U.N. General Assembly created a new "international day" to prevent health crises like COVID-19.

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres opens a special session of the General Assembly on the pandemic
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres opens a special session of the General Assembly on the pandemic (AN/U.N. Web TV)

UNITED NATIONS (AN) — After its first high-level session on the pandemic, the U.N. General Assembly created a new "international day" to prevent global health crises like COVID-19 that has killed 1.5 million people worldwide.

The United Nations' resolution, adopted by consensus on Monday, establishes December 27 as the "International Day of Epidemic Preparedness" each year. It was added to the list of international days that promote U.N. efforts by educating the public or mobilizing political will and resources.

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