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Sciensano & Coronavirus
What role does Sciensano play?
Sciensano is the leading scientific institution in the epidemiology of infectious diseases. We describe the evolution of the epidemic and assess its consequences on the health of the Belgian population. At the request of the health authorities, Sciensano coordinates the drafting of the procedures for general practitioners, hospitals, patients and labs (only availbale in Dutch, French and German).
In addition, Sciensano coordinates the Risk Assessment Group (RAG), which assesses the risk and the effect of the measures.
The Scientific Committee coronavirus(link is external) advises health authorities about the coronavirus. The committee provides scientific advice on the evolution of the virus and contributes to the preparation of our country for the coronavirus.
Draft procédures for general practitioners, hospitals, laboratories and patients
Follow the epidemiological situation daily
The Epidemiology of infectious diseases department monitors the epidemiological situation (only availbale in Dutch, French) of the coronavirus in Belgium on a daily basis. Sciensano has set up various surveillance systems. A team of scientists analyzes and interprets the collected data on a daily basis to support decision-making. The epidemiological website (only availbale in Dutch, French) for the coronavirus is kept up to date every day.
Make recommendations and offer support for biosafety
Support stakeholders of the public health system with laboratory expertise
Support the FPS Public Health and the National Crisis Center in their communication campaigns
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