Preparedness for COVID-19

Preparedness planning is essential in order to respond effectively to outbreaks and epidemics. Sharing and aligning activities at European and international level in the area of public health emergency preparedness adds value to the efforts of single countries to strengthen their capacities and ensure coordinated and effective support when faced with cross-border health threats.

Assessment

After-action review of the Finnish advice-making process for school interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic

11 Oct 2024

Scientific journal article

An updated framework for SARS-CoV-2 variants reflects the unpredictability of viral evolution

30 Sep 2024

Public health guidance

Public health and social measures for health emergencies and pandemics in the EU/EEA: recommendations for strengthening preparedness planning

20 Mar 2024

Assessment

After-Action review of the public health response of Slovenia to the COVID-19 pandemic

20 Mar 2024

Assessment

Evidence-based advice processes for long-term care facilities in the COVID-19 pandemic - Aggregate report from the After-Action reviews in Georgia and Norway

19 Oct 2023

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General guidance

Surveillance and monitoring

Health emergency preparedness for imported cases of high-consequence infectious diseases

22 Oct 2019

Surveillance and monitoring

Guidance on community engagement for public health events caused by communicable disease threats in the EU/EEA

13 Feb 2020