Introducing a coherent European framework for tuning COVID-19 response measures
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This document presents a coherent, yet non-prescriptive framework for tuning COVID-19 response measures in the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA). Its aim is to ensure efficiency and encourage public trust and compliance, while continuing to protect the health of European citizens.
Executive Summary
- This document describes the development of a coherent, yet non-prescriptive framework for tuning COVID-19 response measures in the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA). Its aim is to ensure efficiency and encourage public trust and compliance while continuing to protect the health of European citizens.
- The framework is based on the concept of a ‘contact budget’, allowing Member States to estimate the extent to which the effective contact rate needs to change, or can be allowed to change, to achieve certain epidemiological tiers.
- Estimates will be given for the effectiveness of different classes of response measures, enabling Member States to choose the most suitable policies for their context.
- On the basis of ongoing consultations, an interactive tool will be developed, supporting policy-makers and allowing Member States to make use of their own epidemiological parameters.
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Introducing a coherent European framework for tuning COVID-19 response measures
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