19/02/2021 (Agence Europe) – Following the resurgence of Ebola cases in Guinea, the Guinean authorities submitted a request for assistance to the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, the European Commission announced on Friday 19 February (see EUROPE 12660/20). France responded immediately, offering more than 500 protection kits containing gowns, masks and gloves for medical staff working on the front line. The EU is coordinating the immediate shipment of this equipment. In a press release, the Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, said “I thank France” and that the “the EU stands ready to provide additional assistance through its emergency humanitarian instruments, as needed, in Guinea and in neighbouring countries, while continuing to support the country’s health system.” (AN)