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COVID-19 clusters and outbreaks in occupational settings in the EU/EEA and the UK

Technical report - 11 Aug 2020

The aim of this document is to describe COVID-19 clusters and outbreaks in the EU/EEA and the UK linked to occupational settings, including healthcare and non-healthcare settings, and to identify possible factors contributing to transmission in these settings.

COVID-19 clusters and outbreaks in occupational settings in the EU/EEA and the UK - EN - [PDF-1003.71 KB]
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Infection prevention and control and preparedness for COVID-19 in healthcare settings - fourth update

Technical report - 3 Jul 2020

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.

Infection prevention and control and preparedness for COVID-19 in healthcare settings - fourth update, 3 July 2020 - EN - [PDF-631.05 KB]
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Infographic: Use of gloves in healthcare and non-healthcare settings in the context of COVID-19

Infographic - 3 Jul 2020

ECDC guidance for healthcare settings and the public on using gloves as a preventive measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Use of gloves in healthcare and non-healthcare settings in the context of the COVID 19 pandemic

Technical report - 2 Jul 2020

This document aims to provide scientific evidence and guidance for healthcare settings and the public on using gloves as a preventive measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Use of gloves in healthcare and non healthcare settings in the context of the COVID 19 pandemic - EN - [PDF-720.9 KB]
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Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in the context of COVID-19

Technical report - 22 Jun 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 - EN - [PDF-405.39 KB]
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Infographic: Infection prevention and control in primary care

Infographic - 15 Jun 2020

Infection prevention and control practices are of critical importance in preventing the spread of COVID-19 in primary care settings.

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COVID-19 infection prevention and control for primary care, including general practitioner practices, dental clinics and pharmacy settings

Technical report - 9 Jun 2020

This document provides guidance on infection prevention and control to healthcare providers in the EU/EEA in order to prevent COVID-19 infection.

COVID-19 infection prevention and control for primary care, including general practitioner practices, dental clinics and pharmacy settings - EN - [PDF-568.93 KB]
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Options for the decontamination and reuse of respirators in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

Technical report - 8 Jun 2020

This document provides an overview of the evidence on the available methods for decontaminating respirators or filtering face pieces (FFP), in the event of shortages, used in healthcare settings providing care to possible, probable or confirmed COVID-19 patients.

Options for the decontamination and reuse of respirators in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic - EN - [PDF-937.21 KB]
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Surveillance of COVID-19 at long-term care facilities in the EU/EEA

Technical report - 19 May 2020

It is of paramount importance to be able to rapidly identify, assess and control COVID-19 outbreaks in LTCFs in order to protect this particularly fragile population. This document provides guidance for EU/EEA Member States planning to implement monitoring systems at LTCFs and describes the surveillance objectives.

Surveillance of COVID-19 at long-term care facilities in the EU/EEA - EN - [PDF-722.13 KB]
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Infographic: COVID-19 in care homes

Infographic - 19 May 2020

This infographic provides guidance on infection prevention and control in long-term care facilities

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