As a result of the events we are experiencing in most countries, the European Documentation Centre in Almeria has dedicated this last month to publishing relevant information on COVID-19. We are currently preparing a special bulletin on this subject. In this bulletin we would like to include the activity currently being carried out by European […]
Medical sensors boost response to Italy’s COVID-19 crisis
An ERDF-funded project is helping to tackle the COVID-19 crisis in Italy. New sensors created by the project allow healthcare staff to monitor patients suffering from the disease at a distance. MEDIWARN Project The biosensors, created by the MEDIWARN project, can monitor a patient’s vital signs such as heartbeat, respiratory rate, blood pressure and body […]
Coronavirus: Commission announces further measures to support the agri-food sector
The European Commission announces a new set of measures to help the agri-food sector in this unparalleled crisis, following the outbreak of the Coronavirus. The Coronavirus response investment initiative plus (CRII+) proposed today by the European Commission introduces exceptional flexibility and simplification in the use of the European structural investment funds (ESIF), including the European agricultural fund […]
President Ursula Von der Leyen
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SURE: Questions and answers
What is SURE and why is the Commission proposing it? The new instrument for temporary Support to mitigate Unemployment Risks in an Emergency (SURE) is designed to help protect jobs and workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic. It will provide financial assistance, in the form of loans granted on favourable terms from the EU […]
Coronavirus: seasonal workers included in new guidelines to ensure free movement of critical workers
The European Commission has published a new practical advice to ensure that mobile workers within the EU that qualify as critical workers in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic can reach their workplace. Food Sector The food sector is a key sector included in these guidelines, especially regarding seasonal workers. Agricultural Sector Regarding seasonal workers in […]
La Caixa express call: Research Projects in COVID-19
Boost your bio-health innovation to bring it closer to society. Submit your biomedical innovation to the CaixaImpulse Express Call and get the impulse you need to address this global challenge. Requirements Is your project a potential candidate? Please review the following requirements: For the Projects: Projects must include clearly targeted technologies to prevent, treat, monitor, […]
Single-patient isolation and transport system could help tackle the coronavirus outbreak
An EU-funded project is playing a crucial role in the fight against the spread of COVID-19, thanks to its solution for transporting contagious patients. Infectious diseases are a leading cause of death worldwide. Increased efforts to combat COVID-19 and other recent outbreaks like Ebola and Middle East respiratory syndrome cases have highlighted the challenges involved […]
Coronavirus outbreak: EIB Group’s response to the pandemic
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by a new type of coronavirus. It was first identified in the Chinese municipality of Wuhan in December 2019. In January 2020, isolated cases began to appear in EU Member States, and by the end of February 2020, there was a significant increase of COVID-19 cases in northern Italy. […]