When deciding on criteria for discharge of COVID-19 patients from hospital and ending home isolation of COVID-19 cases, health authorities should take into account the existing capacity of the healthcare system, laboratory diagnostic resources and the current epidemiological situation.
ECDC has published a fifth update to its guidance to healthcare facilities and healthcare providers in the EU/EEA and the UK on preparedness and infection prevention and control (IPC) measures for the management of COVID-19 in healthcare settings.
ECDC has launched a new COVID-19 situation dashboard, providing users with a simple, user-friendly platform to explore and interact with the latest COVID-19 data from Europe and worldwide.
Rapid Risk Assessment: Increased transmission of COVID-19 in the EU/EEA and the UK – thirteenth update
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Communicable disease threats report, 18-24 October 2020, week 43
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Rapid outbreak assessment: Multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium and S. Anatum infections linked to Brazil nuts
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COVID-19 infection prevention and control measures for primary care, including general practitioner practices, dental clinics and pharmacy settings: first update
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Influenza virus characterisation - Summary Europe, September 2020
