The situation of refugees in Greece calls for a concerted EU response to avoid a Covid-19 outbreak, according to MEPs on the civil liberties committee. As Europe grapples with the challenges of the coronavirus crisis, concern is also growing over the living conditions of asylum-seekers in camps on the Greek islands. The situation at the […]
Participate in our special bulletin on Covid-19
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 […]
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 […]
How to recognise and tackle Covid-19 myths
The World Health Organization (WHO) said false claims “are spreading faster than the virus” and has already termed it an “infodemic of planetary proportions”. Major online platforms are already acting to limit their reach. How can you recognise disinformation and how can you help stop it from spreading? What is the EU doing about it? […]
3D-Printed ventilators to help coronavirus patients
LEITAT Technological Centre, the beneficiary of two BBI JU projects, has led the development of 3D-printed ventilators to help hospitals deal with the COVID-19 outbreak. The Spanish technological centre started producing this critical medical equipment last week and expects to deliver the first units to the hospitals in the Barcelona area by the end of the week. The medical authorities in […]
Solidarity in abundance: UAL and citizenship facing the Coronavirus
The Coronavirus crisis has turned the world upside down and shown how vulnerable we are to global phenomena that are out of our hands. Crises can have their positive side, if you want to see it, and one of them is the willingness of citizens to help and contribute. To the surprise of some, solidarity […]
Global regulators map out data requirements for phase 1 COVID-19 vaccine trials
Global regulators have published a report presenting the outcomes of a workshop on COVID-19 vaccine development that was convened under the umbrella of the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA). The meeting report provides an overview of regulatory considerations related to COVID-19 vaccine development and data required for regulatory decision-making on two key points: Pre-clinical data […]
Coronavirus: supporting EU’s agri-food sector
Ensuring food security and an effective food supply chain across the continent remains one of the Commission’s priorities. Following the outbreak of coronavirus, the European Union’s agri-food sector is showing its resilience and continues to provide Europeans with high quality and safe food. Nonetheless, farmers and producers are facing difficulties and increasing pressure. The Commission […]
Covid-19: Volunteering of the Andalusian Regional Government
The Department of Equality, Social Policies and Conciliation of the Andalusian Regional Government, in collaboration with the Andalusian Volunteer Platform, has launched a computer tool where volunteer associations and people with solidarity concerns can register to carry out programmes aimed at addressing the social emergencies and needs that have arisen as a result of the […]