1. (Regional) risk classification or traffic light systems

• Which indicators and thresholds are used in order to change the risk level/class or traffic light of the systems?
  We are particularly interested in threshold values and/or ranges of incidences.

2. Measures around Christmas holidays

• Have any measures been taken before winter/Christmas to better prepare the Healthcare system for the 3rd wave?
  (e.g. new beds/infrastructure/hiring new people)

What types of variants occurred in your country?

• What is the percentage of the variants of infections?
• Has your country implemented specific regulations concerning isolation/quarantine or testing for people who are (or are suspected to be) infected with a variant of concern and/or their contacts? (e.g. longer isolation/quarantine; additional testing)

Analysis of telemedicine and/or artificial intelligence 

Is there an analysis of the use of telemedicine and/or artificial intelligence in your countries' inpatient sector (published or ongoing)??

If yes,

• Who has carried out/is carrying out this analysis? Which authority (or other partner) is or has been commissioned to carry out such an analysis?
• What conceptual framework do you use for the definition of telemedicine and/or artificial intelligence (e.g. functions like storage and forwarding/monitoring/interaction for telemedicine; prediction/diagnosis/treatment for AI))
• What were the methods used (literature search, web search, expert interviews, etc.)?

If no, are there plans to carry out such a study?

Has there been an increase in the use or implementation of telemedicine and/or articifals intellegence since the beginning of the pandemic? If yes, please give examples.