Thousands of health professionals call on world leaders to prioritize a greener future, post-pandemic

May 28, 2020

Members of Extinction Rebellion take part in a socially distanced bicycle ride to campaign for more cycling and cycle lanes and fewer vehicles on the roads, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), London, Britain, May 17, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville

350 organisations and over 4,500 individual health professionals have called for a healthy recovery from coronavirus. Image: REUTERS/Toby Melville

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