ECDC Updates Guidelines for Use of Face Masks

By admin 9 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

Photo source: ECDC The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) recently published an update of its technical report for the use of face masks in the community and their effectiveness in reducing the transmission of Covid-19. Titled “Considerations for the use of face masks in the community in the context of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron […]

Travel and Aviation Bodies Call for Quarantine-free Journeys

By admin 9 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: European Travel Commission In view of the holiday season, global travel and aviation bodies are calling on EU governments to take immediate action to restore travel and to swiftly implement the latest European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) guidelines on Covid-19 testing and quarantine […]

Covid-19: New Guidelines by EASA/ECDC Reject Quarantine of Air Travelers

By admin 2 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) on Wednesday released a set of guidelines to support member states in determining a coordinated approach to reduce the risks related to the movement of people within the EU/EEA countries and the UK in the context of the coronavirus […]

European Commission Recommends Use of Rapid Antigen Tests for Covid-19

By admin 18 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The European Commission on Wednesday adopted a recommendation on the use of rapid antigen tests for the diagnosis of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in efforts to ensure a common approach and more efficient testing strategies across the EU. “To increase EU coordination on testing methods, we are today providing guidance to Member States on the use […]

Re-open EU: New Site & App Offers Real-time Info for Safe Travel

By admin 15 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Travelers planning to visit EU countries can now access a new website offering real-time information on destinations, Covid-19 safety regulations and measures in place ahead of their trip. The European Commission also announced the launch of a mobile friendly version of the site on Monday in efforts to support safe travel and tourism in the […]

Protocol for Safe Restart of Air Travel in Europe: Guidelines by EASA & ECDC

By admin 21 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Guidelines to assure the health safety of air travellers and aviation personnel, once airlines resume regular flight schedules following the severe disruption caused by Covid-19, were released on Wednesday by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). The guidelines included in the EASA/ECDC “COVID-19