Search Tag: #Coronavirusoutbreak
Do-travel-restrictions-work-against-covid-19
2020 23 Oct
A new study from Germany analyses the impact of travel restrictions on COVID-19 mortality and compares outcomes in different countries. You might also like: Lockdowns and Reopenings: Local vs. Larger-Scale Despite the fact that at the early stages of the pandemic the World Health Organization, the EU and many...Read more
New-sample-pooling-method-for-covid-19-testing
2020 06 Aug
Widespread testing for COVID-19 derives important epidemiological data that can inform strategies on disease monitoring and control. However, shortages of test kits and bottlenecks in processing of results prevent many countries from implementing mass testing. This leaves many patients (especially those not showing symptoms) untested, increasing...Read more
Greek-bras-de-fer-during-pandemic-tutorial-for-future
2020 12 May
It is a common view that the current situation, which we are asked to deal with, evokes smaller or bigger arguments. There was dogmatism that collapsed, ideological obsessions that were demolished, and Keynes-based policies that take peculiar revenge. At least, this is what has been said by the Greek Deputy Minister of Finance in an interview...Read more
Covid-19-care-continuum
2020 11 May
Think back to January 1, 2020. Can you even remember what the outlook was for a new decade in your area of healthcare? The first phase of the deadly coronavirus disease, COVID-19, has practically swept away any memory of the status quo before it hit like a tsunami and healthcare scrambled to fight it. Today, months later, more than 200 countries...Read more
Who-guidelines-on-ppe-use-for-covid-19-are-questioned
2020 30 Apr
The existing guidelines on special separation in healthcare facilities are based on scarce and outdated evidence, a study has found. You may also like: Policy, Guidance and Recommendations for COVID-19 Decision-Making According to a globally accepted rule of infection control, when performing triage, medical staff do not...Read more
Eu-supports-clinical-trials-during-covid-19
2020 29 Apr
The European Commission has published ‘Guidance on the Management of Clinical Trials During the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic’ to ensure continuation of clinical trials in the EU during the pandemic. You may also like: COVID-19 for R&D: Blessing or Curse? The recommendations are part of the EU efforts to find...Read more