An overview of the rapid test situation for COVID-19 diagnosis in the EU/EEA

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1 Apr 2020

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According to EU recommendations, timely and accurate COVID-19 laboratory testing is an essential part of the management of COVID-19 for slowing down the pandemic, supporting decisions on infection control strategies and patient management at healthcare facilities, and detecting asymptomatic cases that could spread the virus further if not isolated.

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