EU states required to prepare for common vaccination strategy

BRUSSELS, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The member states of the European Union (EU) are now required to prepare for a common vaccination strategy while the arrival of the first safe and effective vaccine is eagerly awaited, the European Commission said on Thursday.

According to a press release, the countries should start making preparations to secure the capacity of vaccination services, easy and affordable access for target populations, deployment with storage and transport needs, and clear communication to build public trust, among others.