EFSA is closely monitoring the situation regarding the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that is affecting a large number of countries across the globe. There is currently no evidence that food is a likely source or route of transmission of the virus. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has said that while […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 coronavirus is a pandemic
The director of the World Health Organization has officially characterized the coronavirus COVID-19 as a pandemic. Tedros Adhanom Gebreyesus said that thousands of people are fighting for their lives in hospitals, and that the number of deaths and cases is expected to increase even more within the next days. “WHO has been assessing this outbreak […]
Read MoreThe impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on medicines supply in the EU
EMA and its partners in the European medicines regulatory network are closely monitoring the potential impact of the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on pharmaceutical supply chains into the European Union (EU). No reports of current shortages or supply disruptions of medicines marketed in the EU due to this outbreak have been received at this point. As […]
Read MoreFernando Simón habla en directo sobre el Coronavirus
Trás la reunión del Comité de Evaluación y Seguimiento del coronavirus, Fernando Simón hace unas declaraciones en directo sobre estas nuevas actualizaciones respecto al COVID-19 y su rápida expansión. Más información Actualización nº 40B. Enfermedad por el coronavirus (COVID-19)
Read MoreCOVID-19: IFRC, UNICEF and WHO issue guidance to protect children and support safe school operations
The International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC), UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) today issued new guidance to help protect children and schools from transmission of the COVID-19 virus. The guidance provides critical considerations and practical checklists to keep schools safe. It also advises national and local authorities on how to adapt and […]
Read MoreCoronavirus: Further preventive measures introduced in Council
The Secretary-General of the Council, having consulted the Presidency, has decided on a number of new preventative measures which take into account latest developments in the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as well as updated expert medical advice. The measures have been communicated to member state delegates and others who are affected by them. The […]
Read MorePresident Michel and President von der Leyen on the response to the COVID-19 outbreak
President Michel and President von der Leyen brief the press on the meeting via video conference between EU leaders. During the video conference on 10 March 2020 we emphasised the need to work together and to do everything necessary and to act swiftly. They stressed the need for a joint European approach and a […]
Read MoreCoronavirus: MEPs call for solidarity among EU member states
Parliament discussed the COVID-19 outbreak with the Commission and the Croatian presidency on Tuesday, underlining the need to slow down the spread across Europe. Stella Kyriakides, EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, said COVID-19 was a public health emergency that is changing by the hour. Member states must focus on containing the virus […]
Read MoreThe NHS Inter-Territorial Council agrees on specific measures for areas with significant community transmission of coronavirus
The Inter-Territorial Council of the National Health System, of which the Ministry of Health and the Autonomous Regions are members, has agreed on a package of measures for areas that are in a significant community transmission stage. At the moment only the Community of Madrid, the city of Vitoria and the town of Labastida are […]
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