The main objective of this guidance is to provide scientific advice on public health principles and considerations for infection and prevention control of COVID-19 in migrant and refugee reception and detention centres in the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA) and the United Kingdom (UK).
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has published the first update of the technical report Options for the use of rapid antigen detection tests for COVID-19 in the EU/EEA, originally released in November 2020.
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.
Using a disposable or re-usable/textile face mask could be considered, especially when visiting busy closed spaces – such as grocery stores, shopping centres, or when using public transport.
Vaccination campaigns against COVID-19 disease are well under way in all EU/EEA countries, and more detailed information is now available on the ECDC website.
Using a re-usable/textile face mask could be considered, especially when visiting busy closed spaces – such as grocery stores, shopping centres, or when using public transport.
This document provides support to healthcare workers when managing suspected or confirmed cases of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Available in 26 languages.
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.