President Sergio Mattarella on
Tuesday thanked Italy's doctors and nurses fighting the
coronavirus battle saying they all too often paid with their
lives.
Speaking on World Health Day, he said "we must express
gratitude and recognition towards doctors, nurses and all the
operators who in these moments of coronavirus emergency find
themselves in the front line.
"Work done to the limits of their energy for a service that
some of them have paid for with their lives.
"With urging for a global commitment for health, setting
aside national egoisms and privileges.
"Because we are facing a dangerous pandemic due to a fearful
virus, above all for the more elderly population and the weak
people. And the national health services are essential bulwarks,
so today's thanks must be translated into far-sighted nd lasting
support".
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