The diagnosis of coronavirus infection has been made since the beginning of the epidemic thanks to the PCR test; this technique has been complemented by rapid diagnostic tests, which are easier to use and allow results to be obtained in 15 minutes from the person’s home PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), which is commonly and routinely […]
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Coronavirus: EU countries to get help from Solidarity Fund
The European Parliament is mobilising additional funds to help the EU countries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. In an extraordinary plenary session on Thursday 26 March, MEPs will vote on a European Commission proposal to allow member states to request financial assistance from the EU Solidarity Fund in their fight against Covid-19. The proposal is part of a […]
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COVID-19: Letter by President Charles Michel to the people of Spain
Dear people of Spain, Today the world is almost unrecognisable from a few weeks ago. The European Union – and the world – is in the grips of a pandemic. Spain is truly on the front lines. I would like to offer my deepest condolences for the loss of so many lives. It is with […]
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Covid-19: How unprecedented data sharing has led to faster-than-ever outbreak research
Advances in gene sequencing have allowed scientists to trace and monitor the COVID-19 pandemic faster than any previous outbreak. When the new coronavirus (formally known as SARS-CoV-2) was identified in China in January, scientists around the world were ready to respond. The virus’s entire genetic makeup, or genome, was published online within days. By comparison, during the […]
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FIFA and OMS campaign to kick out coronavirus
FIFA and the World Health Organization (WHO) have teamed up to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) by launching a new awareness campaign led by world-renowned footballers, who are calling on all people around the world to follow five key steps to stop the spread of the disease. The “Pass the message to kick out coronavirus” campaign […]
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COVID-19: action to procure life-saving medical equipment
Parliament is working with member states to ensure that the EU can buy ventilators, masks and other medical equipment to be put at the disposal of hospitals across the EU. rescEU Last week, the Commission set up a scheme to gather medical equipment (through rescEU) so that the necessary supplies to combat COVID-19 can quickly get […]
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Los ministros de finanzas acuerdan suavizar las normas fiscales de la UE en las consecuencias de COVID-19
Debido a las medidas de precaución de COVID-19, la reunión de ministros de economía y finanzas del 23 de marzo se celebró por teleconferencia. COVID-19: flexibilidad del Pacto de Estabilidad y Crecimiento A la luz de la crisis de COVID-19, los ministros debatieron la flexibilidad del Pacto de Estabilidad y Crecimiento, en vista de la […]
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The University of Almeria supports the manufacture of 3D protective equipment to combat COVID-19
Diego Luis Valera, Vice-rector of Research and Innovation at the University of Almeria, informs us that since last Friday a group of “makers” are working intensively in Almeria on the 3D printing of screens for facial protection against COVID-19. The group has been joined by volunteers with their own printers and there are currently 72 […]
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26th March: special plenary session to speed up implementation corona measures
This Thursday the Parliament is holding a special plenary session so that the first measures to help people and business deal with the impact of the corona outbreak can be approved. The Parliament is fully supporting unprecedented measures being taken by the EU to help member states deal with the pandemic and mitigate its effects. […]
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