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Overview of EU/EEA country recommendations on COVID-19 vaccination with Vaxzevria, and a scoping review of evidence to guide decision-making
This technical report provides a summary of the evidence available at the time of the publication and what will be required in the future to support EU/EEA countries taking decisions on administration of the second dose, following a first dose of Vaxzevria. Since new evidence is being generated continuously and safety monitored on an ongoing basis, it is essential for readers to consider the latest available information.
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Video on hand hygiene - The invisible challenge: at the office and when shopping
This video highlights the importance of hand hygiene as a measure to prevent the transmission of bacteria and viruses in office spaces and supermarkets.
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ECDC releases operational guidance on HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis in the EU/EEA and the UK
ECDC has developed an operational guidance to support countries in their efforts and to harmonise the overall approach taken to PrEP implementation in the region.
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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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Monitoring COVID-19 vaccination progress across Europe
Following the conditional marketing authorisation and deployment of the first COVID-19 vaccines in the EU/EEA, all countries have started vaccination campaigns by vaccinating people in priority groups. To monitor the progress of vaccination efforts across the EU/EEA, ECDC has set up a monitoring system for collection of key vaccine rollout indicators.
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The Response Measures Database (RMD)
The ECDC-JRC database is an archive of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), or measures, introduced by 30 countries in the European Union and European Economic Area in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It gives detailed information on Response Measures.
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Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in the context of COVID-19: first update
The scope of this document is to provide guidance on ventilation of indoor spaces in the context of COVID-19.
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Guidance for discharge and ending of isolation of people with COVID-19
This document provides guidance for planning the discharge and ending of isolation of COVID-19 patients.
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Infographic: Non-pharmaceutical measures
This infographic explains what non-pharmaceutical interventions are and when they can be applied to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Guidelines for the implementation of non-pharmaceutical interventions against COVID-19
These ECDC guidelines detail available options for NPI in various epidemiologic scenarios, assess the evidence for their effectiveness and address implementation issues, including potential barriers and facilitators.