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The sustainable development goals and hepatitis B and C in the EU/EEA
In order to monitor progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030 target to combat viral hepatitis, this report provides data on hepatitis B and C prevention, incidence, diagnosis, treatment, cure/viral suppression, and mortality in European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries with data collected in 2019.
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Risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission from newly-infected individuals with documented previous infection or vaccination
The aim of this document is to provide a summary of the available scientific evidence on the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission to susceptible contacts from infected individuals with documented previous infection or vaccination.
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Rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in the EU/EEA: challenges and good practice
The aim of this report is to share the challenges countries are facing with the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine deployment process. It also aims to share lessons learned and good practice that countries have put in place to mitigate the challenges.
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Introducing a coherent European framework for tuning COVID-19 response measures
This document presents a coherent, yet non-prescriptive framework for tuning COVID-19 response measures in the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA). Its aim is to ensure efficiency and encourage public trust and compliance, while continuing to protect the health of European citizens.
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Considerations on the use of self-tests for COVID-19 in the EU/EEA
This document outlines the public health considerations for the use of self-tests to detect SARS-CoV-2 by public health authorities in the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA). Only rapid antigen detection tests (RADTs) for self-testing for direct detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles in infectious individuals are considered within this document.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker
ECDC's COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker is an interactive dashboard which provides an overview of the progress in the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines in adults across EU/EEA Member States.
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Guidance for COVID-19 quarantine and testing of travellers
This document provides guidance based on scientific evidence regarding quarantine and testing of travellers in EU/EEA countries in the context of the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs).
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Help slow the spread of COVID-19 - wear a face mask!
We have cross-checked all the latest research on the use of face masks during the pandemic.
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Using face masks in the community: first update - Effectiveness in reducing transmission of COVID-19
This technical report reviews the evidence that has been accumulated since the emergence of COVID-19, in addition to what has existed on this topic prior to the pandemic, and updates the ECDC opinion on the suitability of using face masks in the community published on 9 April 2020.
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Infection prevention and control and preparedness for COVID-19 in healthcare settings - sixth update
This document aims to provide guidance to EU/EEA healthcare facilities and healthcare providers on infection prevention and control (IPC) measures for the management of suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection in healthcare settings, including long-term care facilities. It also offers guidance on the management of specimens at laboratories in the EU/EEA.