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COVID-19 Aviation Health Safety Protocol: Operational guidelines for the management of air passengers and aviation personnel in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic

Technical guidance - 11 May 2022

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have updated their joint Aviation Health Safety Protocol providing clear operational guidance and risk-based recommendations for health-safe air travel to complement the European Union’s initiatives, such as the EU Digital COVID Certificates.

COVID-19 Aviation Health Safety Protocol: Operational guidelines for the management of air passengers and aviation personnel in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, issue 4 - EN - [PDF-651.46 KB]
  • Coronavirus
  • COVID-19
  • EU/EEA
  • Infectious diseases on aircrafts
  • Public health threat
  • Scientific advice
  • Travellers' health

Publication

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]
  • Community acquired infections
  • Coronavirus
  • COVID-19
  • EU/EEA
  • Immunisation
  • Prevention and control
  • Public health response
  • Public health threat
  • SARS-CoV-2 variants
  • Travellers' health

Publication

Threat Assessment Brief: Implications of the emergence and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1. 529 variant of concern (Omicron) for the EU/EEA

Risk assessment - 26 Nov 2021

A SARS-CoV-2 variant belonging to Pango lineage B.1.1.529, with a high number of S-gene mutations compared to the original virus was detected at the beginning of November 2021. On 26 November 2021 the variant was designated a variant of concern (VOC) and assigned the label Omicron by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Threat Assessment Brief: Implications of the emergence and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1. 529 variant of concern (Omicron) for the EU/EEA - EN - [PDF-252.43 KB]
  • Coronavirus
  • COVID-19
  • EU/EEA
  • Immunisation
  • Public health threat
  • SARS-CoV-2 variants
  • Scientific advice
  • Travellers' health

Publication

Assessment of the current SARS-CoV-2 epidemiological situation in the EU/EEA, projections for the end-of-year festive season and strategies for response, 17th update

Risk assessment - 24 Nov 2021

This Rapid Risk Assessment assesses the risk posed by the circulation of the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 between 1 December 2021 to 31 January 2022, based on modelling scenarios and projected levels of vaccination coverage.

Assessment of the current SARS-CoV-2 epidemiological situation in the EU/EEA, projections for the end-of-year festive season and strategies for response, 17th update - EN - [PDF-2.05 MB]
  • Contact tracing
  • Coronavirus
  • COVID-19
  • Immunisation
  • Prevention and control
  • Public health response
  • Public health threat
  • SARS-CoV-2 variants
  • Scientific advice
  • Travellers' health

News

EASA/ECDC update air travel guidelines to factor in vaccination and latest scientific evidence

Press release - 17 Jun 2021

ECDC and The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today issued a new version of the Aviation Health Safety Protocol providing clear operational guidance and risk-based recommendations for health-safe air travel to complement the European Union’s initiatives, such as the EU Digital COVID Certificates.

  • Coronavirus
  • COVID-19
  • EU/EEA
  • Immunisation
  • Public health threat
  • Travellers' health

Publication

Communicable disease threats report, 6 - 12 June 2021, week 23

Publication - 11 Jun 2021

The ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) is a weekly bulletin for epidemiologists and health professionals on active public health threats. This issue covers the period 6 - 12 June 2021 and includes updates on the UEFA European Football Championship 2020, COVID-19, West Nile virus, Dengue, Ebola virus disease, measles, swine influenza and avian influenza.

Communicable disease threats report, 6 - 12 June 2021, week 23 - EN - [PDF-2.41 MB]
  • Coronavirus
  • COVID-19
  • Dengue
  • Ebola haemorrhagic fever
  • Ebola outbreak - Guinea
  • Influenza in humans, avian origin
  • Influenza in humans, swine origin
  • Mass gathering
  • Measles
  • Public health threat
  • Travellers' health
  • West Nile virus infection

Publication

Rapid risk assessment: Assessing SARS-CoV-2 circulation, variants of concern, non-pharmaceutical interventions and vaccine rollout in the EU/EEA, 15th update

Risk assessment - 10 Jun 2021

This report assesses SARS-CoV-2 circulation, variants of concern, non-pharmaceutical interventions and vaccine rollout in the EU/EEA.

Rapid risk assessment: Assessing SARS-CoV-2 circulation, variants of concern , non-pharmaceutical interventions and vaccine rollout in the EU/EEA, 15th update - EN - [PDF-1.2 MB]
  • Coronavirus
  • COVID-19
  • Mass gathering
  • Public health threat
  • SARS-CoV-2 variants
  • Scientific advice
  • Travellers' health

Publication

COVID-19: EU guidance for cruise ship operations

Technical guidance - 12 May 2021

Guidance on the gradual resumption of operations of cruise ships in the European Union in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: EU guidance for cruise ship operations, revision 1, 12 May 2021 - EN - [PDF-1.12 MB]
  • Coronavirus
  • COVID-19
  • EU/EEA
  • Public health threat
  • Scientific advice
  • Travellers' health

Publication

Guidance for COVID-19 quarantine and testing of travellers

Technical report - 12 Mar 2021

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).

Guidance for COVID-19 quarantine and testing of travellers - EN - [PDF-409.93 KB]
  • Coronavirus
  • COVID-19
  • Diagnostic test
  • EU/EEA
  • Prevention and control
  • Public health threat
  • Scientific advice
  • Travellers' health

Risk Assessment for the Transmission of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-Cov) on Aircraft: A Systematic Review

Peer-Reviewed Publication

Jan 2021 - Epidemiol Infect - 149

Berruga-Fernández, T., Robesyn, E., Korhonen, T., Penttinen, P., Jansa, J.M.

  • Europe
  • Infectious diseases on aircrafts
  • Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus
  • Public health threat
  • Risk assessment guidelines for infectious diseases transmitted on aircraft (RAGIDA)

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