| Author (Person) | Broberg, Eeva K., Charrel, Remi, Corman, Victor M., Drosten, Christian, Haagmans, Bart, Koopmans, Marion, Leitmeyer, Katrin, Meijer, Adam, Papa, Anna, Reusken, Chantal B. E. M. |
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| Publisher | European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) |
| Series Title | Eurosurveillance |
| Series Details | Volume 25, Number 6 |
| Publication Date | February 2020 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
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Abstract: Timely detection of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection cases is crucial to interrupt the spread of this virus. We assessed the required expertise and capacity for molecular detection of 2019-nCoV in specialised laboratories in 30 European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries. Thirty-eight laboratories in 24 EU/EEA countries had diagnostic tests available by 29 January 2020. A coverage of all EU/EEA countries was expected by mid-February. Availability of primers/probes, positive controls and personnel were main implementation barriers. |
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| Source Link | https://dx.doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2020.25.6.2000082 |
| Subject Categories | Health |
| Subject Tags | Diseases, Public Health |
| Keywords | COVID-19 (Coronavirus) |
| International Organisations | European Economic Area [EEA], European Union [EU] |
