The European Union has decided to strengthen its mechanism for exchanging information between its member states to bolster efforts to combat the spread of HantavirusAccording to an announcement made Thursday by the Cypriot Presidency of the bloc's Council of Ministers.
Activating this system would “facilitate the exchange of information between member states and institutions” European Union It serves as a central platform for all relevant information, as well as the measures taken,” according to a statement from the Cypriot Presidency.
Activating this system would “facilitate the exchange of information between member states and institutions” European Union It serves as a central platform for all relevant information, as well as the measures taken,” according to a statement from the Cypriot Presidency.
Low risk
On Tuesday, France called for closer coordination of health protocols adopted by EU member states to strengthen the response to the spread of the Hantavirus.
Based on currently available information, the EU considers the risk to the population in Europe to be very low, according to the Cypriot Presidency, particularly thanks to the measures adopted to contain and prevent infection. The statement also noted that human-to-human transmission of the virus is not easy.
It further highlighted the ongoing information sharing and coordination among EU member states, especially regarding protection agencies.
