EU Health Security Committee Summary report
Audio meeting on the outbreak of COVID-19 Chair: Wolfgang Philipp, SANTE C3Luxembourg March 30th, 2020Audio participants: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, EL, […]
Month: March 2020
Virtual Town Hall Series – Immediately in Effect Guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Diagnostic Tests
Date:April 1, 2020Time:12:15 PM – 1:15 PM ET Summary: On April 1, 2020, from 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Eastern Time, the U.S. Food and […]
SEAT is making automated ventilators to support the fight against COVID-19
The famous Martorell facility that produces the new SEAT Leon has been transformed to manufacture automated ventilators for local healthcare authorities to help battle the […]
State aid: Commission approves €1.2 billion French “Fonds de solidarité” scheme
….for small enterprises in temporary financial difficulties due to coronavirus outbreak The European Commission has found France’s €1.2 billion scheme to support small and micro-enterprises […]
State aid: Commission approves €130 million Danish guarantee scheme for SMEs with export activities affected by coronavirus
The European Commission has found a DKK 1 billion (approximately €130 million) Danish liquidity guarantee scheme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by the […]
Statement by EU President von der Leyen on emergency measures in Member States
The European Union is founded on the values of freedom, democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights. These values are common to […]
Automobili Lamborghini starts production of surgical masks and medical shields for use in Coronavirus pandemic
Automobili Lamborghini is converting departments of its super sports car production plant in Sant’Agata Bolognese in order to produce surgical masks and protective plexiglass shields. […]
YOPESO Global Emergency Platform for Medical Supplies
While we all keep struggling to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, today, I would like to share with you a new initiative from a GBO member, […]
Ford Partnering with GE Healthcare Will Help Coronavirus Patients
Ford, in collaboration with GE Healthcare, will leverage the design of Airon Corp.’s FDA- cleared ventilator to produce in Michigan • With the full weight […]
Air Liquide, Groupe PSA, Schneider Electric, Valeo rise to the challenge of producing 10,000 Air Liquide Medical Systems respirators
…in response to the French government request Faced with the compelling need for more respirators on its national territory, the French government has asked, on […]
COVID-19: Visualizing regional indicators for better decision making
As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps across the globe, it is fast becoming clear that no one is exempt from its disruptive effects. IIASA researchers are […]
IMF Europe Economy Coronavirus
Europe is headed in to a significant economic downturn of up to -3% per month due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Poul Thomsen, Director of the […]
Mercedes-Benz offers support with the production of medical equipment
Mercedes-Benz is ready: The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone. Especially in times like these, it is important for Mercedes-Benz to meet its social responsibilities. The […]
EU Commission launches “COVID-19 Clinical Management Support System”
On 24 March, the European Commission launched the “COVID-19 Clinical Management Support System” with the aim to support clinicians in hospitals that are currently facing […]
Coronavirus: EU Commission bid to ensure supply of personal protective equipment for the EU proves successful
The joint procurement of personal protective equipment launched by the European Commission to address the coronavirus crisis has proven successful. Producers made offers covering and […]