EMA is developing guidance for manufacturers planning changes to the existing COVID-19 vaccines to tackle the new virus variants. In order to consider options for additional testing and development of vaccines that are effective against new virus mutations, the Agency has requested all vaccine developers to investigate if their vaccine can offer protection against any […]
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COVID-19 Evolution – 2020
This document collects and analyzes the data on the evolution of COVID-19, collected by the Johns Hopkins University and published daily by the European Documentation Center of Almeria during the year 2020. On January 24, 2020 France reported the first case of COVID-19, being the first case, being the first known case of COVID-19 in […]
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Commission launches debate on responding to the impact of an ageing population
The European Commission presented a green paper to launch a broad policy debate on the challenges and opportunities of Europe’s ageing society. It sets out the impact of this pronounced demographic trend across our economy and society and invites the public to express their views on how to respond to this in a public consultation, which will […]
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Fresh air, shut screens beat lockdown blues, study says
Going outdoors and switching off screens lead to more happiness during the COVID-19 crisis. Mental health continues to be a focal topic with many European countries tightening measures, imposing further restrictions and reimposing lockdowns as the coronavirus pandemic surges to begin 2021. New research published in the ‘Journal of Happiness Studies’ reveals that spending time […]
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Brussels demands confinement of Spain
Commission proposes update to coordinated approach on free movement restrictions. An update to the agreed colour code for the mapping of risk areas would be necessary to control the virus, in addition to stricter measures applied to travellers from higher-risk areas. Today @EU_Commission proposes: ☑️to add a new dark red colour to @ECDC_EU‘s weekly map […]
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EU urges AstraZeneca to explain vaccine delivery delays
▶️ Watch the press conference by Commissioner @SKyriakidesEU on vaccine deliveries and on the export transparency scheme. #StrongerTogether https://t.co/iczvKiAiRm — European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) January 25, 2021 Last Friday, the company AstraZeneca surprisingly informed the Commission and the European Union Member States that it intends to supply considerably fewer doses in the coming weeks than […]
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The University of Almeria, the first Andalusian university and the second in Spain to obtain certification from AENOR’s COVID-19
19, the first university in Andalusia and the second in Spain to achieve such a prestigious certification, demonstrating its total commitment to the protection of students, PAS and PDI. With great satisfaction the Management of the University of Almeria has received the notification coming from AENOR: it has been granted the Certification of Protocols in […]
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Commission concludes exploratory talks with Valneva to secure a new potential vaccine
The European Commission concluded exploratory talks with the pharmaceutical company Valneva with a view to purchasing its potential vaccine against COVID-19. The envisaged contract with Valneva would provide for the possibility for all EU Member States to purchase together 30 million doses, and they could further purchase up to 30 million more doses. This finalisation […]
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Torrecárdenas: the only hospital in Andalusia participating in the FOCUS program
After a selection process, Torrecárdenas University Hospital will participate in the implementation of the FOCUS program. The FOCUS program has been underway since 2010 and it aims to provide early diagnosis of infections such as HIV and Hepatitis C in hospitals and health centers. This is possible thanks to the agreement between the Andalusian Health […]
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