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 […]
Guidance to sponsors on how to manage clinical trials during the COVID-19 pandemic
The European Commission, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and national Head of Medicines Agencies (HMA) have published new recommendations for sponsors on how to manage […]
Coronavirus Action: EU funding, investment, airline help
Rushing to aid Europeans and their economy, the EPP Group, the largest force in Parliament, calls for EU-wide solidarity and has approved measures to counter […]
EU Health Security Committee -Audio meeting on the outbreak of COVID-19
Chair: Wolfgang Philipp, SANTE C3 Audio participants: BE; CZ; DE; DK; EE; ES; FR; HR; HU; IE; IT; LV; LU; NL; NO; PT; SE; SI; […]
UNCTAD – Impact of the Coronavirus Outbreak on Global FDI
HIGHLIGHTS • The outbreak and spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) will negatively affect global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows. With scenarios of the spread of the […]
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and supply of substances of human origin in the EU/EEA
Blood, tissues, cells and organs / COVID-19 as PDF download ECDC guidance document on COVID-19 and Substances of Human Origin (SoHO) https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/covid-19-supply-substances-human-origin.pdf © European Centre […]
Commission working on proposal to postpone MDR application date for one year
Today (25 March 2020), the Commission announced that work on a proposal to postpone the date of application for the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) for […]
Coronavirus: harmonised standards for medical devices to respond to urgent needs
Yesterday, the Commission adopted decisions on harmonised standards which will allow manufacturers to place on the market high performing devices to protect patients, health care […]
Commission approves €20 billion Spanish guarantee schemes for companies and self-employed affected by coronavirus outbreak
The European Commission has found two Spanish guarantee schemes for companies and self-employed workers affected by the coronavirus outbreak to be in line with EU […]
Coronavirus: Commission presents practical guidance to ensure continuous flow of goods across EU via green lanes
Today, the Commission issued new practical advice on how to implement its Guidelines for border management, in order to keep freight moving across the EU […]
Stratasys and its partners are producing several thousand face shields with 3D-printed plastic frames
Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) has announced a global mobilization of the company’s 3D printing resources and expertise to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, spanning its […]
IMF Closure DC Shutdown
The IMF has closed its headquarters in Washington, DC indefinitely as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic. The Fund has acknowledged two confirmed cases of […]
Medical Glove Conservation Strategies: FDA Letter to Health Care Providers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognizes the need for personal protective equipment (PPE), such as medical gloves, may outpace the supply available to […]
Virtual Town Hall for Labs and Manufacturers on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Diagnostic Tests
Summary: On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, from 3 pm – 4 pm Eastern Time, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will host a virtual […]