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Considerations for the use of face masks in the community in the context of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant of concern

Guidance - 7 Feb 2022

This document provides an update to and complements the ECDC technical report on “Using face masks in the community: first update - Effectiveness in reducing transmission of COVID-19” published on 15 February 2021.

Considerations for the use of face masks in the community in the context of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant of concern - EN - [PDF-456.75 KB]
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14-day case notification rate per 100 000 inhabitants, updated 6 January 2022

Map - 6 Jan 2022

Maps in support of the Council Recommendation on a coordinated approach to travel measures in the EU

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Threat Assessment Brief: Implications of the further emergence and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 variant of concern (Omicron) for the EU/EEA - first update

Risk assessment - 2 Dec 2021

The number of countries reporting SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant of concern (VOC) cases continues to increase globally, with a total of 352 confirmed cases reported by 27 countries as of 16.00 on 1 December 2021, including 70 confirmed cases reported by 13 European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries.

Threat Assessment Brief: Implications of the further emergence and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 variant of concern (Omicron) for the EU/EEA - first update - EN - [PDF-545.28 KB]
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Contact tracing in the European Union: public health management of persons, including healthcare workers, who have had contact with COVID-19 cases – fourth update

Guidance - 28 Oct 2021

This document aims to help public health authorities in EU/EEA countries and the UK in their tracing and
management of persons, including healthcare workers, who have had contact with COVID-19 cases.

Contact tracing in the European Union: public health management of persons, including healthcare workers, who have had contact with COVID-19 cases – fourth update - EN - [PDF-585 KB]
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COVID-19 in children and the role of school settings in transmission - second update

Guidance - 8 Jul 2021

The aim of this document is to provide an update on the knowledge surrounding the role of children in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and the role of schools in the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing in particular on the experience in EU/EEA countries since the beginning of the pandemic. This document also addresses transmission to and from staff in school settings, school-related mitigation measures including risk communication, testing, contact tracing, and the effectiveness and impacts of school closures.

COVID-19 in children and the role of school settings in transmission - second update - EN - [PDF-1.23 MB]
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Considerations for the use of saliva as sample material for COVID-19 testing

Guidance - 3 May 2021

This document outlines the use of saliva as a diagnostic sample for detecting SARS-CoV-2 infection, considering the advantages, limitations and uncertainties associated with the use of saliva as sample material.

Considerations for the use of saliva as sample material for COVID-19 testing - EN - [PDF-253.29 KB]
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Risk assessment: SARS-CoV-2 - increased circulation of variants of concern and vaccine rollout in the EU/EEA, 14th update

Risk assessment - 15 Feb 2021

This risk assessment provides an overall update on the COVID-19 situation in the EU/EEA, including latest data on the situation with SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern covered by previous targeted risk assessments.

Risk assessment: SARS-CoV-2 - increased circulation of variants of concern and vaccine rollout in the EU/EEA, 14th update - EN - [PDF-1.44 MB]
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E-Learning for front-line managers on COVID-19 prevention and response to vulnerable populations (V2)

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ECDC Virtual Academy
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This e-learning course is designed for front-line managers of institutions hosting or serving people who are medially or socially vulnerable to the impact of COVID-19. It is a non-moderated and self-paced course. You can decide when to start it, interrupt and resume to continue at any time. In total, the course is designed to take from 1 to 3 hours to complete. The content of this course is available in all 24 EU official working languages.

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Stress test on logistical aspects of COVID-19 vaccination deployment plans: final report

Monitoring - 3 Feb 2021

ECDC, together with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety, organised a stress test of the logistical aspects of COVID-19 vaccination deployment plans. Twelve EU/EEA Member States participated in this stress test, a focused simulation exercise conducted in two rounds, one in mid-December 2020 and the second in early January 2021.

Stress test on logistical aspects of COVID-19 vaccination deployment plans: final report - EN - [PDF-421.97 KB]
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Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in the context of COVID-19: first update

Guidance - 11 Nov 2020

The scope of this document is to provide guidance on ventilation of indoor spaces in the context of COVID-19.

Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in the context of COVID-19: first update, 10 November 2020 - EN - [PDF-635.46 KB]
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