EU Ambassador to Macedonia, David Geer said Wednesday in Tetovo that the delivery of vaccines is not at the desired level, but believes that the Covax mechanism will start functioning properly. He explained that the EU wanted the vaccines to be provided from the very beginning, but stressed that the job is even more difficult due to the constant increase in the number of infections.

Given that even the EU member states have difficulties with vaccine distribution programs, the numbers of new cases are rising and this makes the job even more difficult. Let’s not forget that the EU also operates on the basis of the solidarity system and in this regard the Covax system and mechanism will function so that the bloc will continue to give its support in relation to the vaccines, however we must all be aware that this is indeed a very long process. Your country can always count on EU support, Geer said. 

The European Union has done a lot to support the country during the pandemic, said Geer when asked by a reporter about helping Macedonia in the fight against the coronavirus.

The EU has provided substantial financial assistance since the beginning of the pandemic. It tried all the time not only in your country but for the whole Western Balkans. It donated millions of pieces of medical equipment to health authorities, in your country and throughout the Balkans. Let’s not forget that the EU provided € 226 million in financial assistance to your country’s economy in order for your economy to cope with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is important in such conditions when the virus is spreading not only here, but all over the world. The EU provided this assistance in order to save people’s jobs and so that businesses in your country can survive, said the EU Ambassador at a press conference after meeting with Mayor Teuta Arifi in Tetovo.