Respect older people’s rights when exiting the COVID-19 pandemic

Published on June 30, 2020
Respect older people’s rights when exiting the COVID-19 pandemic
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30/06/2020
Many older people in care homes fell victim to COVID-19. Many also faced months of isolation and restrictions often harsher than those enforced for other parts of the population. The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) looks at how the pandemic affected the rights of older people. It highlights the need for a rights-based approach as governments shape their exit strategies.
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