Saturday, March 14, 2020

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control for specific groups: the elderly, patients with chronic diseases, people with immunocompromising condition and pregnant women

Information on COVID-19 for specific groups: the elderly, patients with chronic diseases, people with immunocompromising condition and pregnant women

News story
The COVID-19 pandemic is evolving fast. Community transmission is currently ongoing throughout several countries in Europe and is expected to expand quickly in other countries in the coming days. According to the current evidence, severe form of the illness is more common among specific risk groups: the elderly and those with chronic underlying conditions.
There is a limited scientific evidence on the severity of illness among pregnant women and initial data show that they experience similar clinical symptoms as non-pregnant adult patients with COVID-19; at the same time, specific steps to protect them during pregnancy can be taken.
ECDC is publishing four leaflets with key information on the disease, the means of preparations to be undertaken in their households and protection measures for their family and care givers. A separate leaflet contains specific advice and rules on self-isolation or quarantine when presenting mild symptoms of COVID-19 or after exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
The leaflet template may be downloaded in a format allowing the national healthcare authorities to translate and adapt the content for the general public in EU/EEA and the UK.

Leaflets with information for the risk groups:


Leaflet: information on COVID-19 for pregnant women

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This leaflet provides basic information on novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), how it spreads, symptoms, how to avoid catching or spreading the virus, and some specific advice for pregnant women, their families and care-givers.
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Leaflet: information on self-isolation and quarantine after exposure to COVID-19

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This leaflet provides information on what are the rules of self-isolation or quarantine when presenting mild symptoms of COVID-19 or after exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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Leaflet: information on COVID-19 for people with immunocompromising condition

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Information on COVID-19 for people with immunocompromising condition, their family members and care givers.
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Leaflet: information on COVID-19 for people with chronic diseases

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Information on COVID-19 for people with chronic diseases, their family members and care givers.

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