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)

1. Mental Health

There are many reports pointing out the urgency of tackling mental health COVID-19 related cases. What are the main measures that MS are putting in place or planning to do so during 2021?

2. Self-tests

Has your country implemented self-tests carried out at home as a prerequisite for access to certain services/locations? (e.g. in order to go shopping or to be able to use services of daily living, such as visits to the hairdresser, etc.)

If yes,

• What conditions must be met in your country for self-tests carried out at home to be recognised by the authorities?
• Can or must the test results be passed on to e.g. authorities? If so, how is this done?
• Are there differences in the recognition of test results along the test procedures (e.g. rapid antigen test vs. PCR test) or brand-specific test parameters (sensitivity/specificity)?
• How long are the test results recognised by the authorities in your country (e.g. 24 hours/ 48 hours etc.) 

3. AstraZeneca

Did your country stop the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine or not? (Yes/No)

Covid-19 measures – Update per October 2023

The following Y/N questions, asked in a live poll during the meeting, are intended to be displayed on the Health Information Portal:

A. Vaccination

1. Is Covid-19 vaccination for free in your country?

2. Is a booster vaccination free in your country?

3. Is Covid-19 vaccination or booster available in pharmacies?

4. Do you have a vaccination strategy / recommendation for children below 12 years?

B. Surveillance

5. Is there a Long-Covid strategy in place in your country?

6. Does your country have a registry on Long-Covid patients?

7. Is there a wastewater monitoring in your country or at least regionally?

8. Is there a national Covid-19 dashboard that is currently being serviced?

C. Measures

9. Are there actually any measures or restrictions in place?

10. Is self-testing for free in your country?

11. Is it possible to book a test-slot for free in your country?

12. Is it possible to book a test-slot against payment in your country?

13. Is it mandatory to wear face masks in hospital settings?

14. Is an evaluation of the pandemic measures in your country planned or already ongoing?

15. Can the pandemic response team be reactivated any time quickly (within 2 days)?