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Download today’s data on the geographic distribution of COVID-19 cases worldwide
The downloadable data file is updated daily and contains the latest available public data on COVID-19. Public-use data files allows users to manipulate the data in a format appropriate for their analyses. Users of ECDC public-use data files must comply with data use restrictions to ensure that the information will be used solely for statistical analysis or reporting purposes.
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Communicable disease threats report, 8-14 March 2020, week 11
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 8-14 March 2020 and includes updates on Ebola virus disease, measles, influenza A(H9N2), seasonal influenza and COVID-19 associated with SARS-CoV-2.
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Information on COVID-19 for specific groups: the elderly, patients with chronic diseases, people with immunocompromising condition and pregnant women
ECDC is publishing four leaflets with key information on the disease, the means of preparations to be undertaken in their households and protection measures for their family and care givers.
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COVID-19 - How to minimise the spread?
This infographic explains how to minimise the spread of COVID-19. It describes personal protective, environmental and social distancing measures.
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Rapid risk assessment: Novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: increased transmission in the EU/EEA and the UK – sixth update
Since ECDC’s fifth update on novel coronavirus published on 2 March 2020 and as of 11 March, the number of cases and deaths reported in the EU/EEA and the UK has been rising, mirroring the trends seen in China in January-early February and in northern Italy in late February. If this trend continues, based on the quick pace of growth of the epidemic observed in China and northern Italy, it is likely that in days, or a small number of weeks, similar situations may be seen in other EU/EEA Member States and the UK.
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Infection prevention and control for COVID-19 in healthcare settings
This document aims to provide guidance to EU/EEA healthcare facilities and healthcare providers on infection prevention and control measures during the management of suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection in healthcare settings, including long-term care facilities (LTCF). It also offers guidance on the management of specimens in laboratories in the EU/EEA.
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Leaflet: information on COVID-19 for people with chronic diseases
Information on COVID-19 for people with chronic diseases, their family members and care givers.
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Leaflet: information on COVID-19 for pregnant women
This leaflet provides basic information on novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), how it spreads, symptoms, how to avoid catching or spreading the virus, and some specific advice for pregnant women, their families and care-givers.