In a letter addressing the students and clients of HRD Antwerp, on COVID-19 and everybody who has been affected by it, Ellen Joncheere, CEO, HRD Antwerp appreciated the medical fraternity, public health offices and the Government of each and every country who have selflessly dedicated themselves to tackle and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

"We sincerely appreciate the efforts of the medical fraternity, public health offices and the Government of each and every country who have selflessly dedicated themselves to tackle and prevent the spread of COVID-19," she said.

​Following its commitment to the industry, HRD laboratories located in Antwerp, Istanbul and Mumbai will be functional despite the disruptions caused by COVID - 19. Their labs will be 50% operational in accordance with the rules and regulations laid down by the WHO (World Health Organisation) and local health authorities.

All educational courses globally will be suspended till further intimation, the letter stated.